Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahvain grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Arannis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and red robe with the hood down. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Mundane, Lazy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).