Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the north to a Locksmith, Arnold learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 20 pp. Coral (140 gp). Jet (140 gp).