Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. 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 wears his black hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Aerdeth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Aerdeth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He dresses like a well dressed Laborer does, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. His hair is golden and curly. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Laborer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: An older man who has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his auburn hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Paelias took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.