Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids 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 illithids. Rael was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Moonstone (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A true patriot, Aramil would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.