Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants his loneliness to end

Bonds: Guardian, Family, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Moss agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Amber (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He has violet eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Norman is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a trident and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Hematite (8 gp). Coral (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears just a green suit. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Reynard was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has wavy blonde hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bowyer. 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: Expand his business; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.