Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished kukri as well. He has blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Conrad enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Conrad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a green coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His silver hair is lengthy. He has brown eyes and a green hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Peter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is short and auburn. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

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

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Conrad lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Human Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: To reunite with his absent mother; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 sp. Carnelian (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blonde hair is cut short. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Farmer for hire.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp).