Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Red garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Heian wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1500 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 17000 sp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).