Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'2" and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 gp. Sard (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His red crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shipwright. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a sailor again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.