Description: He wears brown trousers with black and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: A deep hatred of illithids; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man usually wears his brown robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barrister but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the south. Carrie was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Barrister. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Tourmaline (100 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Amber (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He has a hunchback. He has moderate length auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born in the north. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer mother left him crippled. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this southern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Erevan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).