Description: This late middle aged man wears bulky green painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bernard's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Bernard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barrister. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's in love.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears long strands of opal and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. He is portly but not overly obese. His tied-back hair is red. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp).