Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Gerard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An older man who wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lance was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's attracted to the pc

Bonds: Religious, In love, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has brown hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a white tunic with green highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich western family. John was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Layabout. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.