Description: This younger middle-aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theriatis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Theriatis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Brewer

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

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He has moderate length blonde hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

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. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a long, brown cloak. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Mortician like his mother before him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Being a Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Quarion liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1800 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).