Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thomas studied abroad. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered whip and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. He wears his silver hair down. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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. Thomas 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 he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has no hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Roland 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 to a Knight, his father struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his red hair up. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.