Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a grey collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has red hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Thervan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Galinndan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Galinndan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears professional attire. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 120 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: He wears a black collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly glaives and sais. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Theren was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Being a Mercenary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Stableman business.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.