Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bernard embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. 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: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a red tunic with brown highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is physically well-built. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: Theodoric was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theodoric fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 90 pp. Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Gifted from a young age, Frederick studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A freak accident while working with his Mayor father left him crippled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.