Description: A 4'7" eastern man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Server, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is an epitome of beauty. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Tharivol never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the west to a Barber, Gennal learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.