Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: Aramil was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Poor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (150 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Fletcher, who enjoyed hunting, Ahvain was taken on many hunting expeditions. Ahvain was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Masseuse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His white hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He struck the Mortician job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp.