Description: He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and is pretty ugly. He has wavy golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a Brewer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Dreali was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Dreali's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gennal 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. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 sp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and carries hand crossbows. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north to a Detective, Arannis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).