Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, marred by sweets. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Zed was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'6". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. His fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Lone lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Interpreter. After a long history of fighting, Lone and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'7". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Criminal record, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 cp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp).