Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Geoffrey hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a grey vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Thomas 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Good lock. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a very tight haircut. 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 fixated on the number 61. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Manfred hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Manfred 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 Manfred. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 19000 cp. White opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).