Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brass crest is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. After coming to the age of reason, Arjhan took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He wears his white hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Iados was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Iados alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Iados never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Hunter was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Gardener. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: To be a Painter again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is a Laborer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has achieved small success as a Laborer.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His red hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. Paymon was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Paymon decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Locksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp.