Description: A middle-aged man, he has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Ahvain lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2200 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Barrister uniform. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barrister, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barrister responsibilities is difficult; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a brown deerstalker hat and brown clothes. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Theriatis reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Theriatis was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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 to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'11" southern man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is an amazing painter.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.