Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 160 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears long strands of opal and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is blonde and curly. He has green eyes and a violet hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Efferil took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Berrian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Berrian decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When Korfel reached his early adolescence his Elf father 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.