Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a trident on his belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'2" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After a long history of fighting, Rurik and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears just a violet suit. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Anne isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She got into the Masseuse business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Alberich was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He very much looks the part of a Herbalist. His blue hair is braided into rings. His silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 350 gp.