Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'7" and wears a black cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His hair is chestnut and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an entirely white suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. 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 quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'8" and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 210 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: An older man who wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: Galinndan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the east to a Brewer, Galinndan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp).