Description: He dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. He wears his auburn hair down. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ortegar has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the west to a Seamstress, Tervaround learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Unemployed and was forced into it by his family; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears red trousers with pastel and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Bucklal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).