Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He is portly but not overly obese. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the east to a Laborer, Frederick learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Average lock. 1 Crowbar. 1 Backpack.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Kody is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Moss agate (5 gp). 2 Holy water. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 5 Acid flasks. 2 Holy water.

Description: He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the south. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 17000 cp. Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.