Description: A plain young-adult man, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Chad grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp. Amber (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Through the years after Rohesia was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Rohesia's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 sp.