Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Aldous speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Aldous was born with his mother's beautiful face. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sculptor and was forced into it by his family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Simple lock.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears tattered old clothes. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has wavy blonde hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Trym was born with his father's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.