Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He has moderate length auburn hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Alston alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1700 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A true patriot, Quarion would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His gold crest is lengthy. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. 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: Dadalan was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carpenter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Family, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This eastern man is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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. Barakas was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Adventurer. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1500 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fancy green suit. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Frederick was born with his father's beautiful face. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp.