Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tattered old clothes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Karash lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Banker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he very much looks the part of a Baker. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat and is in decent physical shape. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Servant for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Performer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Rolen was born with his mother's beautiful face. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp).