Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Damien fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ar-Karo will drive conversation. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Ar-Karo was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Butcher.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 21000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.