Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Thomas hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His first spouse was a Map Maker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Bernard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave, Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Iolite (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: This western man wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Percival hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Justin was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.