Description: An older man who tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is white and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Taklinn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp).

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Barkeep job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and expand her business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Amber (60 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'9". She usually wears her grey robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She found a children's book about a Human Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30 gp.