Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a yellow shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and violet pants. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He found a children's book about a Human Cleric 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: A 5'4" southern man, he typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is silver and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Architect, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Everard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Everard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 sp.