Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rolen studied abroad. Through the years after Rolen was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Rolen's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Rolen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 350 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy, Selfish. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 sp. Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a violet shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and white pants and is in decent physical shape. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This northern man is wearing a long, red cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. His tied-back hair is red. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Tomi was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 150 gp.