Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 110 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a blue coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has amber eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Military, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the north to a Shipwright, Ernest learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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. Being a Shipwright kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gerald was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. After coming to the age of reason, Gerald took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Chrysoprase (30 gp).