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 dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: Paelias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, yellow cloak. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vaina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a great chef.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She bought a shortbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a brown deerstalker hat and brown clothes. His hair is short and white. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Priest arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.