Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear flannel. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears bulky red painted plate armor. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. John was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is typically in his Bookbinder uniform. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His first spouse was a Actor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this western man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Barrister first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 140 pp.