Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears professional attire. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Lance lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Arnold was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 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 wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 8 Acid flasks.