Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 sp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is typically in his Unemployed uniform. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his red hair down. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gifted from a young age, Charles studied abroad. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Seamstress for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his club, marred by teas. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.