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, black, dusty cloak. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this western man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Nella was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'10" and wears brown trousers with white and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She sports silver long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Slave Trader. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Therlin was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. She wears her golden hair up. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.