Description: This tall, slender man wears a brown costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: He comes from a rich northern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is auburn and very short. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: Nim 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'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: This man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Traki has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 sp.