Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His tied-back hair is silver. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mercenary born in the past three hundred years. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Peter learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has worked as a Mercenary like his father before him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and many brigands want him driven away

Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is silver and curly. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cora studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears grey trousers with blue and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Slave Trader soon after.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 170 gp.