Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Shipwright mother left him crippled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 4'1", this man wears a fancy black suit. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Adrik isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has bronze crest. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 sp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.