Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theren's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fancy pastel suit. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Scribe for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Aust was taken on many hunting expeditions. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has shaved his head bald. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 180 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Uthemar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Uthemar reached his early adolescence his Elf mother 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 became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp.