Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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 tends to his Glassblower job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and many illithids want him driven away

Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is white and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Blue quartz (5 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears just a white suit. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Mindartis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Fletcher they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Courier, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Theren hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Theren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Theren was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

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

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears baggy blue pantaloons and a red scarf. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).