Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. 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. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He is an epitome of beauty. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears tattered old clothes, marred by beers. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.