Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a architect again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'1" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Banker

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

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Through the years after Stannor was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Stannor's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

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

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 700 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with blue slacks. His red hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.