Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Tyna was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This northern man usually wears his white robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His eyes are green.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a grey tunic with violet highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length blue hair. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Sardonyx (40 gp).