Description: This malnourished man wears a black armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Oriax is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a Banker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Oriax alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Malachite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Hourglass.

Description: This northern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Quarion lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tordrid grew up listening to her father's many stories. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Disguise kit.