Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a worn and beaten armor, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Shane has worked very hard to control his curse. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the north to a Banker, Trey learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Sage, but he got bored and became a Banker. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

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

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His violet 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. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Robert was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown 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. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miller for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. White opal (700 gp). 7 Acid flasks. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This dark-skinned male is dressed in an above average manner. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 sp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.