Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. He has wavy white hair. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Jade (120 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bellfounder for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, marred by teas. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1400 gp.