Description: Standing 5'1", this man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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. His first spouse was a Baker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Coral (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tattered old clothes. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Sage. He is physically well-built. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.