Description: This malnourished man wears a black shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and black pants. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Standing 5'9", this man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gilbert was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'7" and wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and yellow pants. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bernard embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Masseuse for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).