Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 an amazing painter.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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. After a long history of fighting, Adelard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has wavy brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

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 Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Nicholas was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 gp.