Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'2". He wears a simple brown robe with white stripes complete with hood, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. His tied-back hair is silver. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: The child of a Sailor, who enjoyed hunting, Eberk was taken on many hunting expeditions. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Hobart was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her childhood dream was to be a Carter, but she was a colossal failure. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jade (120 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has wavy golden hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her fur is beige and curly. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.