Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His green crest is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are red and catlike.

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 is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Direcris 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'4" and muscular, this western man is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, violet shirt, and pastel tie. He has moderate length brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.

Description: This light-skinned male likes to wear violet tank tops with black pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Hunter alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 sp.