Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. A true patriot, Ralf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heward grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Heward. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Dilettante for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Bertram is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Bertram alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Bertram was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She takes great joy in being the best Beggar in town.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.