Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a grey coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He wears his red hair up. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Anthony hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Debt, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull black iron scale mail. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Geoffrey was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: She usually wears her blue robe and has her sai always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Cecily was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'7". He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Heward hails from a village terrorized by drow. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered drow who tried to eat his hand. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Carnelian (50 gp).