Description: He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Riardon has worked very hard to control his curse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Naal liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse 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, Raer and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1400 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has wavy silver hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 20000 cp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Naal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 230 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).