Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Heward reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gilbert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 15000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during and is in decent physical shape. His tied-back hair is auburn. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This late middle aged man wears bulky white painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Richard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, In love, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 35000 sp. Rose (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.