Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has no hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

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. Through the years after Balimaar was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Balimaar's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He usually wears his tan robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born into a rich family. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

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

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: An older man who has the majority of his body covered in plate, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

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. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears professional attire. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, marred by teas. His hair is silver and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After months of barely getting by, Bertram managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.