Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears just a brown suit. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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 turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Hugh was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barrister for hire.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a white vest and prefers green and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.