Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is a great chef.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the south to a Bellfounder, Arnold learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: John speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. John was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He tends to his Miller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Irish accent

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

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Dean hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.