Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears skinny pants and wears a blue and grey robe with the hood down. His tied-back hair is white. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: Standing 5'9", this man prefers to wear flannel. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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. He tends to his Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp).

Description: He wears a violet shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'3" when asserting himself. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Kelter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: This man wears baggy black pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Ishgha enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ishgha was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. He struck the Detective job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.