Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. After a long history of fighting, Qualen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Armorer business.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is black and very short. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered violet hat.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).