Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Theren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gifted student he started as a Miner, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (150 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Efferil hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Golden pearl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a very tight haircut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.