Description: A 5'3" southern man, he is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Ishgha was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Bellfounder, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bellfounder. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bellfounder; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 22000 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks. His hair is white and very short. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 sp.