Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple blue robe with red stripes complete with hood. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Arnold is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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 son.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.