Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Anselm was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is auburn and very short. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. The war was a terrible time for him, and Vondal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a grey collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 sp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 25. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and doesn't want to be a architect and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Architect

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

Possessions: 900 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the east to a Bricklayer, Naill learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.