Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a red coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Halimath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Halimath studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Artistic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He has green eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Carrie's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aelar grew up listening to his father's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Farmer, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Jade (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.