Description: An older man who wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Courier. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and scimitars. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Barber born in the past three hundred years. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Barber. 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 is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a trident on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Conrad was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).