Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his right side, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alex will drive conversation. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Alex was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. 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: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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 raised in a desert tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has auburn hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Apothecary born in the past three hundred years. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Apothecary and was forced into it by his family; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Everard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Everard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.