Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rael isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rael grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Nature, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Golden pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: Naeris lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his silver hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Gardener profession.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).