Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Ernest wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Scribe like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Charles was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear white tank tops with yellow pants. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Ralf began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gifted from a young age, Diggory studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp).

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate.