Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Himo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the east to a Locksmith, Theren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a assassin again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Thervan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sculptor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has achieved small success as a Sculptor.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp.