Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his red hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Raer is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Raer alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His black hair is cut short. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.