Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Aldous alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Aldous never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Enemies, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Malachite (5 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is chestnut and curly. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Gerald learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Miner, but he was a colossal failure. He has taken up work as a Map Maker and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and to be a miner again

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 43000 sp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a green broad hat and green clothes. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Lance was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Lance never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (120 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 gp.