Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Anselm hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He's also a talented Carpenter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (15 gp). 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Hourglass. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Hourglass.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

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. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Dondon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student he started as a Shepherd, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He usually wears his white robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Locksmith business.

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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

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

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and brown pants. His brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Valorean hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1100 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He has black hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.