Description: The light-skinned man stands 2'10" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Watson's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Citrine (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, he is not a threatening figure. He has no fur. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Sard (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished shortspear as well. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a Dyer, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Fulbar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Fulbar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.