Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has no hair. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Ea was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. His hair is brown and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Vonbin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vonbin grew up listening to his father's many stories. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fortune-teller. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

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. Pirithin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished shield as well. His black hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. 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's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.