Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe, and carries scythes. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His red hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Aust was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Butcher.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 210 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 pp. Obsidian (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ahvain will drive conversation. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Ahvain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.