Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Butcher and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp).