Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. A true patriot, Vanuath would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Miner, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, marred by teas. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has blue eyes.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Dreali 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. Dreali 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp).