Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Arannis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Arannis was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, marred by teas. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sculptor who has hired him part-time. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Aelar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ploughman.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.