Description: This man wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is black and very short. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His hair is always cut to a buzz. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anthony fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is lengthy. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 42000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Hugh was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He worked as a nervous Seamstress and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.