Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. John was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. 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. Kyle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: German accent

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