Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Bendoo is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Bendoo was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she is content

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. She has moderate length red hair. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His brown hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp).