Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Abad never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is silver and curly. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Server soon after.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Theodoric was born with his father's beautiful face. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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 wants revenge against illithids.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp.