Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats 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 dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Joan was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Joan's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by illithids. After coming to the age of reason, Frederick took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He usually wears his violet robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder, marred by teas. His silver hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp).