Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tharivol studied abroad. 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's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a large green jacket. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fletcher for the past few years.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears professional attire. He wears his red hair up. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 110 pp.