Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is short and white. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a Miller, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is physically well-built. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

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

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 sp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the north to a Carpenter, Charles learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.