Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Cairn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Cairn was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Cairn's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She keeps her lavender fur in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Skirt fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, violet shirt, and black tie, he is not a threatening figure. He has blue hair. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Skamos grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spy. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mardnab will drive conversation. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Mardnab was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spy for hire.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Extrovert, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.