Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Aust lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Tanner soon after.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2900 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, marred by teas. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aramil will drive conversation. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jade (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). White opal (900 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of a Doctor, who enjoyed hunting, Fivin was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. His brown hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Thamior was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mayor. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mortician. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).