Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His chestnut hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He worked as a nervous Slave Trader and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of amber and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has scarlet crest. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 20 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Aelar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aelar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.