Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 120 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is baby faced.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Ownka hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.