Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Rolen began to lead the lost caravan. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 320 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He is portly but not overly obese. He has wavy red hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries a battered flail and tarnished sai as well. He has wavy black fur. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.