Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'1". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Norman grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Norman. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has no hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gifted student he started as a Locksmith, but he got bored and became a Marshal. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He has no hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Unemployed and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses like a well dressed Carter does. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Shane would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. When Shane reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2600 sp.