Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is short and white. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 a great chef.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Nicholas took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up mace and armor he uses now. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2600 sp. Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His head has been shaved. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hunter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

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

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by sweets. His golden hair is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 pp. Jet (50 gp). Jade (50 gp).