Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fletcher. He tends to his Fletcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new fletcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 37000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears a simple pastel robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished falchion as well. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. 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.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (50 gp).

Description: A 3'5" northern man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 20 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp).