Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Silver pearl (120 gp). Black opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He has moderate length silver hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and he perpetually has his longbow ready. His white hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Aelar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp).