Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spy for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Theriatis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Theriatis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: Hadarai was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Hadarai and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 140 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Naill isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the south. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Interpreter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Slave Trader, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Slave Trader and was forced into it by his family; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dilettante.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.