Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in scimitar use. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2200 gp. Jade (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears bulky red painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2500 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp).