Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cask is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Cask was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Nelkin lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is lean but muscular and sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in a small plains village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Ûkshak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is lengthy. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.