Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Efferil was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Ostracized due to the psionic 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local soapmaker

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His white hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Rael enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the west to a Dilettante, Rael learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a Dilettante soon after.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 80 pp. Malachite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.