Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Being a Ruler kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Arannis was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a green deerstalker hat and green clothes. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 pp. Black pearl (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.