Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is brown and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is brown and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arannis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: White opal (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).