Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Soapmaker, but he got bored and became a Mercenary. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and regain custody of his son

Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. 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 has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Soveliss was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Soveliss was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Soveliss's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is white and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 190 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 simple brown robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Dreali 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).