Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this northern woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the north. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mary will drive conversation. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp).