Description: This malnourished man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his brown hair up. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, black shirt, and brown tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilanis grew up listening to her father's many stories. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Tailor. She tends to her Tailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 cp.