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 dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Nicholas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears baggy blue pantaloons and a pastel scarf. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'1". She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on her left side, and her gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. Her hair is red and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Tervaround was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Coral (90 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amber (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (70 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden pearl (90 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Lazy. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Dyer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a Butcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this northern man wears baggy green pantaloons and a blue scarf. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Rhogar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Rhogar's homeland. Rhogar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rhogar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.