Description: He dresses like a well dressed Layabout does, and carries longbows. He has moderate length golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1400 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Professionalism, Pacifist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'0" and sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bellfounder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He wears his red hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.