Description: An older man who wears baggy grey pantaloons and a blue scarf, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an entirely blue suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has wavy red hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Gomory was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a violet shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is brown and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and black. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.