Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has wavy brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Gifted from a young age, Paelias studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Paelias took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears just a black suit. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Caeldrim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sculptor. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a Miller, his father struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Sculptor and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Job, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Coral (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.