Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thamior fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: Koeth was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Crown-heir for the past few years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Banker for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Banker

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

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his left side, and a wedding ring on his left hand. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.