Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Riardon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears professional attire. His tied-back hair is red. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Hunter. He has achieved small success as a Hunter.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Butcher. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Butcher. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He keeps his blue crest in a pixie cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

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 fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Mreksh was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Dilettante, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 80 gp.