Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. She has no hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heather hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 sp. Obsidian (14 gp). Emerald (1300 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is dressed in an above average manner. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Chad was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.