Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a white and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is black and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Rolf was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Miner, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and doesn't want to be a mercenary and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy blue pantaloons and a red scarf. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of a Barrister, who enjoyed hunting, Godfrey was taken on many hunting expeditions. After coming to the age of reason, Godfrey took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).