Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His hair is blue and curly. He has a dull look in his silver eyes.

Personality: Cairn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Cairn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the west to a Navigator, Manfred learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 2'11" and is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: 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; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a blue coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 270 pp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.