Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a black cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings, he is not a threatening figure. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. After a long history of fighting, Koeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A true patriot, Traki would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Traki grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.