Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lance was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is short and red. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has wavy blonde hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Holy water. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His hair is golden and curly. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He is a Sailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Dean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with pastel slacks. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At some point he was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 sp. Black pearl (400 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).