Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of a Dilettante, who enjoyed hunting, Qualen was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barrister. He has worked as a Barrister like his mother before him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 cp. Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Barber kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tan collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has wavy black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.