Description: A 6'7" eastern man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown fur is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Flame wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the east to a Actor, Flame learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a grey collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Barendd was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is still thick. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears his chestnut hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. After a long history of fighting, Nuraval and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dull red sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. His red hair is braided into rings. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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's attracted to the PC; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.