Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Alex would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alex grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Alex began to lead the lost caravan. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Coral (150 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in the south. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barber profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Blacksmith. He is physically well-built. His hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He is physically well-built. His tied-back hair is white. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and balancing his hectic life and new dilettante responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 10 pp.