Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This malnourished man typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished shortbow as well. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rolf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 sp. Malachite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is content; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 sp. Zircon (40 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and he perpetually has his shield ready. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).