Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, blue shirt, and tan tie. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. He's also a talented Shepherd, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 24000 sp. Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Shane is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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. 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: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Diggory hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries a battered sai and tarnished whip as well. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).