Description: He stands about 2'10" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Jak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His gold crest is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mercenary business.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. He has red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 80000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is blonde and curly. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Nelkin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 gp.