Description: He wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. His hair is short and brown. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Coral (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'11" southern man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the north. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.