Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a red tunic with violet highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is red and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a Architect soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 280 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Nutae was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barkeep. He has shaved his head bald. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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. Naill was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1800 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.