Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His hair is dark red and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insane, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Butcher does, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2900 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy copper crest. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a hunchback. His crest is copper and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the east to a Assassin, Shamash learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).