Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Norkruuth will drive conversation. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the south to a Shipwright, Norkruuth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Fisher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Cory was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She carries a battered glaive and tarnished bastard sword as well. She has wavy golden hair. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1700 sp. Coral (90 gp).