Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His hair is golden and curly. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a white feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'2". He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 150 gp. Iolite (20 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His hair is short and silver. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Akmen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He works hard and plays hard.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Akmen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1900 pp. Moss agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His lavender fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Left-Handed was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Job, In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.