Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Quarion will drive conversation. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Quarion learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Naeris embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Naeris was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Naeris's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Suhnae learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.