Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. A true patriot, Faran would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Miner, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Justin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, marred by teas. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This northern man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears professional attire. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (5 gp).