Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses like a well dressed Guard does, and is pretty ugly. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a blue tunic with pastel highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Tanner. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He takes great joy in being the best Tanner in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.