Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.