Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Fabien was born with his father's beautiful face. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 29000 sp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is chestnut and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Taklinn lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is typically in his Baker uniform. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sindri grew up listening to his father's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Beggar. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: Trail lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 sp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp).