Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His hair is auburn and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He found a children's book about a Human Warlock 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 14th 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. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miner. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Gerald alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His tied-back hair is silver. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, his father struggled to pay the bills. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Marshal responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.