Description: He stands about 4'2" and wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Rurik would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Vondal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to be a server again

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: He wears just a grey suit. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the west to a Hunter, Flogg learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Flogg was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is silver and curly. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 90 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his falchion with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 cp. Red garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.