Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Balimaar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Adam was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Adam and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by sweets. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hugh embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 cp.