Description: A 4'11" southern man, he wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He worked as a nervous Ruler and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.