Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an entirely brown suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 95. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He wears just a brown suit. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Dean was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 260 pp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Hematite (7 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.