Description: 5'9" and muscular, this northern man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the north to a Ruler, Ûshgol learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: To be a Bricklayer again; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with green pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with yellow slacks. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hubert isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hubert grew up listening to his father's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Tanner. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp.