Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a pastel coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is white and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform. Her hair is black and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She sports silver long hair. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.