Description: Runty and weak-looking, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 190 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears brown trousers with white and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Beiro studied abroad. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his golden hair up. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Religious, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male usually wears his green robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Lamlis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).