Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has black hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He uses divination through singing.

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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Hunter took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longbow and armor he uses now. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.