Description: He wears green trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and he perpetually has his monstrous two handed axe ready. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Adam's homeland. Adam decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'4" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his warhammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 is a great chef.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Thorin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Thorin was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: This man wears baggy tan pantaloons and a green scarf, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. His black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Sellsword, who enjoyed hunting, Astar was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Junk Dealer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Astar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp.