Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: John hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. John was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is short and white. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Adam will drive conversation. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Armorer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Shane was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Architect. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with red slacks. He has a hunchback. He has blonde hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alex was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp.