Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a black coat with yellow slacks. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Paggen was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Hourglass. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Good lock.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. 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 Fortune-teller. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears an entirely pastel suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

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

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His hair is blonde and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Charles was born the youngest of three triplets. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This man typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 70 pp.