Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 34000 sp.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Richard will drive conversation. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a blue tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Geoffrey was born with his father's beautiful face. Geoffrey 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Geoffrey fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is portly but not overly obese. He has no hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 40 pp.