Description: He usually wears his red robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. 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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Thorpe has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Glassblower, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She is an epitome of beauty. She has moderate length auburn hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 40 gp. Hematite (12 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and swords. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She carries a battered sword and tarnished shortbow as well. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Kali was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 sp.