Description: An older man who wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. 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: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a black top hat and black clothes. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Ralf was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and balancing his hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears blue trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her white hair down. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. 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: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Jade (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).