Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Azaki was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Dyer. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).