Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He uses divination through singing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Baelitae was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. 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: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly lances and sais. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This light-skinned male sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 83. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 17000 cp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat, and she perpetually has her hammer ready. Her crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rose (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).