Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 3 Holy water. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. His hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Adam lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Adam and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 18000 cp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).