Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Soapmaker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Conrad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Azgrom embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He wears his silver hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown trousers with tan and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'3" when asserting himself. He has blonde hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Hobart was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, 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 Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1100 gp.