Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a green feathered hat and green clothes. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Superior lock. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Justin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished scimitar as well. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Alex was born with his mother's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears brown trousers with tan and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 80 pp. Azurite (16 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.