Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1700 sp. Silver ewer (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Miles 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. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 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 is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Richard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a Barrister first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Aldous was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Don embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Don was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 6 Acid flasks.