Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: John is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. His tied-back hair is silver. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Merchant. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Amber (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is content; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He usually wears his green robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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 got into the Hunter business at a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Hunter responsibilities is difficult; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.