Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and usually wears his blue robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: Regain custody of his son; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker yellow hat.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.