Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Qualen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Barber mother left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 120 gp. Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (100 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'10" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.