Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Justin 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Average lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 38000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is typically in his Guard uniform, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Guard. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dustin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Bricklayer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'6" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dustin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp.