Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is physically well-built. He has chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver ewer (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in an above average manner. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man 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 in decent physical shape. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Adran speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Red spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.