Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is white and very short. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Paelias hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stylist and was forced into it by his family; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'8" western man, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Laucian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Laucian hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears professional attire. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder mother left him crippled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Sard (70 gp).