Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is auburn and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bernard will drive conversation. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 25000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Balimaar took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Miner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Cook, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Debt, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His tied-back hair is golden. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He worked as a nervous Barkeep and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp.