Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fancy black suit. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. A true patriot, Beiro would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Beiro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1900 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has wavy white hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He uses divination through singing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Blue quartz (15 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a great chef.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Beiro was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 pp. White pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man wears tan trousers with blue and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the south. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nutae never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.