Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the south to a Architect, Ernest learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Richard was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Richard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His tied-back hair is red. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His white hair is still thick. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

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 sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Nicholas is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.