Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Herbalist. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theriatis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Theriatis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Brewer

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

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aelar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Slave, Military. Occupation: Server

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

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He takes great joy in being the best Hunter in town.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has blue eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the north. His first spouse was a Assassin, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp).