Description: He dresses like a well dressed Fortune-teller does. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Fortune-teller who has hired him part-time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erdan studied abroad. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Erdan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Erdan. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears just a blue suit, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Knight but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Uthemar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Nutae would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nutae was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Nutae was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Raer alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Raer was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 340 pp. Rose (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amber (140 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his white hair up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Naill 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. Naill 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).