Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is brown and curly. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His tied-back hair is auburn. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Rolf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. The war was a terrible time for him, and Henry does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Henry hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. His white hair is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Nicholas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Nicholas 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 was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).