Description: An older man who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Qemuel was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Qemuel decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. Coral (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Acid flasks. 3 Antitoxin. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Lewis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 290 pp. Citrine (80 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Painter does. His brown fur is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Fragrant hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 4 Antitoxin. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Thunderstones.