Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff, marred by beers. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

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

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She wears a yellow shirt with thin red vertical stripes and grey pants. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 20000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Oriel was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp.