Description: A middle-aged man, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. His blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Vassago and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His white hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2600 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, green cloak. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a miner again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire, and carries sickles. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Raam wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and scythes. He keeps his blue hair in a flapper bob. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Interpreter father left him crippled. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.