Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nelkin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Râsh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears his auburn hair up. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Theren has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His hair is white and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 cp.