Description: He has a missing right arm. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He found a children's book about a Human Barbarian 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. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this eastern man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Navigator. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Norman was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Gilbert hails from a village terrorized by giants. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Nicholas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His silver hair is braided into rings. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 30000 cp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).