Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his tan robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Dyer for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp).