Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Gerard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Thomas was born the youngest of three triplets. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is short and red. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Henry 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. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Henry lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. His brown hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Balimaar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears baggy green pantaloons and a black scarf. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He uses divination through singing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Kyle was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 cp.