Description: He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is physically well-built. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born into a rich family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His tied-back hair is auburn. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears an entirely tan suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his chestnut hair down. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. After coming to the age of reason, Conrad took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Theodoric speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.