Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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: Born to a Bookbinder, his father struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. 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 wants to get laid; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2400 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His silver hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Koeth was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Koeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: An older man who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

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. Laucian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Laucian decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Amethyst (150 gp).