Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. He has no hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears just a black suit. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Adelaide alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a red scarf. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Guy lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.