Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is black and curly. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 84. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

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

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is short and golden. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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. Trym abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Human compassion; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Frederick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Adam was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.