Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Black opal (800 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy red hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 28000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: To be a Baker again; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 35000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he usually wears his brown robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a tattooed 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. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jocelyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Antitoxin.