Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ghesh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1900 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman very much looks the part of a Shoemaker and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she is greedy

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has no hair. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jade (160 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His rusty crest is braided into rings. He has red eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Trynnicus lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is greedy; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is short and black. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Unemployed and was forced into it by her family; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).