Description: He very much looks the part of a Engraver. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Engraver first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Heian was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2100 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Galinndan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he usually wears his blue robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder, and is pretty ugly. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple pastel robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Peren liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.