Description: This man wears a tan collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Riardon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Aelar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His first spouse was a Doctor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is black and very short. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).