Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He stands about 2'10" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After months of barely getting by, Bertram managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His golden hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Gunter wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He's also a talented Locksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He is portly but not overly obese. His crest is gold and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Pijjirik liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.