Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears professional attire. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Nicholas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has wavy brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates illithids. 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: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 31000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His childhood dream was to be a Assassin, but he was a colossal failure. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 6'4" northern man, he wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is an amazing painter.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1300 sp.