Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Howard grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Howard. After a long history of fighting, Howard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man wears a green shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hubert grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hubert. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Server. He has a very tight haircut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His first spouse was a Mortician, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mortician; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a pastel scarf, and carries scimitars. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20 gp.