Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Himo was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. After coming to the age of reason, Himo took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 60000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a yellow tunic with blue highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 east. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries tridents. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lucan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Peren was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.