Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Norman began to lead the lost caravan. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

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. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Solomon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Barber born in the past three hundred years. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Shoemaker father left him crippled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 joy in being the best Baker in town.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Baker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 70 pp.