Description: A middle-aged man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered violet hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Amber (70 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'10" and is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the south to a Sage, Heian learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, marred by teas. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.