Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Lûgnak was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'9". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His orange fur, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Alex abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 cp.