Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He has brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Zook was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his silver hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Zaffrab was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dyer

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

Possessions: Carnelian (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Mindartis was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has moderate length scarlet crest. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.