Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theriatis studied abroad. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 pp. Zircon (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jet (160 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Aramil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Naal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Naal reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp).