Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is lengthy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Solomon was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this western man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Chad was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He likes to wear red tank tops with brown pants. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed red hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Frederick was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is chestnut and curly. His ears are large.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hubert was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.