Description: 5'3" and muscular, this western man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Balimaar studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Kody was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 2 Smokesticks. 5 Acid flasks. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Guy would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Guy reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Bernard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 17000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Adventurer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire.