Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Quarion 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 illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat, marred by beers. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Enialis was born the youngest of three triplets. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Onyx (30 gp).