Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is red and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Trym liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and red. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: Ralf was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 30 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jet (140 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a green and violet robe with the hood down. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is brown and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. The war was a terrible time for him, and Balimaar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Balimaar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bowyer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Shoemaker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Lance lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 26000 sp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.