Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Raer lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He wears his white hair up. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theriatis grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and revenge

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

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White opal (400 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is a Barber first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his father struggled to pay the bills. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has achieved small success as a Barber.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 90000 cp. Jade (150 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with blue slacks. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Raer was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When Raer 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. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp.