Description: This malnourished man wears an entirely pastel suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Berrian 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'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. His hair is short and auburn. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Theren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Theren was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Enemies, Family, In love, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 pp. Rose (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 17000 sp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His white hair is cut short. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Raer speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 160 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.