Description: This malnourished man dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks. His green crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young Adrex began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His blue hair is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in an above average manner. His crest is brass and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. A friendly and beautiful Tabaxi, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished bastard sword as well. He has chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. A true patriot, Modean would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.