Description: He usually wears his yellow robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. One day when Miles was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Miles was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 pp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Amber (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has moderate length auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nim will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears just a brown suit. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Guard. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 13000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has wavy yellow fur. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He takes great joy in being the best Laborer in town.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Golm was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His fur is short and lavender. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Flame lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Painter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Vonbin is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Vonbin was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.