Description: This tall, slender man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Arannis was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a brewer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and longbows. He wears his black hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, brown shirt, and white tie. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He bought a mace and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 gp.