Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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 several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Roger was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Cockaby was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cockaby fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.