Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a fancy white suit. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He struck the Bowyer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: Standing 5'7", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1900 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears blue trousers with tan and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Backpack. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His crest is short and white. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kerkad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 70 pp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has done her best to style her copper crest to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has red crest. He has red eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.