Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black crest is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Gargax 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. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'1". She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a halberd on her belt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother 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: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.