Description: He usually wears his grey robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This western man wears a blue vest and prefers grey and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is chestnut and very short. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barrister. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). White opal (500 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Amber (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). White opal (500 gp).