Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a worn and beaten armor. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Shane was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, 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 Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Buckler. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 13th 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bundrigo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His head has been shaved. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries tridents. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Lewis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lewis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lewis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Silk rope.