Description: A plain young-adult man, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Direcris liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 170 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man wears blue trousers with yellow and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is long and unkept. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his father struggled to pay the bills. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Poor, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 190 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing, and her gloved hand is found clutching a whip. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Eida grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She tends to her Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 90 gp.