Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Lance speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Lance learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing his hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Dean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Mortician and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Trym was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Engraver. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His first spouse was a Spy, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and doesn't want to be a map maker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. He is physically well-built. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.