Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Charles was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Charles decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. After a long history of fighting, Everard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Hourglass.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'7" and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

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. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Anselm never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Barrister does. He has no hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Guy lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He tends to his Barrister job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).