Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Ernest was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a great chef.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Alice was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Alice decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: 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 carries a battered dagger and tarnished greatsword as well. His hair is short and black. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He takes great joy in being the best Body Guard in town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ralf studied abroad. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He tends to his Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.