Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Erky reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has a crush on the local spy

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has wavy brown hair. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tattered old clothes. His black crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Norkruuth was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Adventurer. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 60000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He takes great joy in being the best Baker in town.

History: Ûgakûga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his silver crest in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a great chef.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.