Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 cp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with green slacks. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a green collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.