Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He uses divination through singing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Caeldrim grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. His hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Assassin; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aerdeth will drive conversation. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He married young, but lost his spouse to gnolls. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Adran is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Adran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 15000 sp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).