Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). White opal (700 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Amber (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Bardryn was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Navigator, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Arha was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a great chef.

History: Howard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He struck the Blacksmith job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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 (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 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 (60 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. She has slicked back black hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nora studied abroad. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jet (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Zagga is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He very much looks the part of a Glassblower. His fur is yellow and very short. His eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Silent was born with his mother's beautiful face. He worked as a nervous Glassblower and found it very stressful. Recently the stress of being a Glassblower has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (500 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.