Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a green shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Herleva would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. When Herleva reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Godfrey is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Godfrey hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20000 cp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She married young, but lost her spouse to orcs. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.