Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. 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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student he started as a Barber, but he got bored and became a Animal Trainer. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: A 4'7" western man, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His head has been shaved. He has violet eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Theren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jade (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Shipwright, but he got bored and became a Brewer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Brewer for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).