Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Anthony does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Anthony was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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. Anthony fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her brown hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Egelina is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mason and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports blonde long hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Herleva would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in a small plains village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Doctor for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has a crush on the local stylist

Flaws: Disease, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.