Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is silver and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Adelard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 600 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his brown hair down. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thomas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He uses divination through singing.

History: Thomas was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is content; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. His black hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trym fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp).