Description: He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pirithin embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'3". He wears a fancy grey suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. He has wavy golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has wavy black fur. His eyes are copper and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'0". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has no hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 sp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).