Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Robert lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Trym is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 cp. Jasper (40 gp).

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.