Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, grey shirt, and blue tie. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and human compassion

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a Courier soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A true patriot, Aldous would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west, 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp.