Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: William was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. William was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Banker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and brown robe with the hood down. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Godfrey was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Azurite (15 gp).

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He takes great joy in being the best Ruler in town.

History: Kyle hails from a village terrorized by brigands. At a young age his father died while driving off some brigands. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in sickle use. He has worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.