Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 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.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His red hair is knotted and matted. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Oloric hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears professional attire. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her silver crest is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Brewer. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She got into the Brewer business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Brewer and found it very stressful. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sard (40 gp). Amber (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (160 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: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he usually wears his red robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He bought a scimitar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is dressed in earthy colors with a white and violet handkerchief worn on her right side. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 11000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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 (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an entirely yellow suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).