Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on his right side, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His crest is short and rusty. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Shamash was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears grey trousers with pastel and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A freak accident while working with her Architect father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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, Vassago and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (14 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Ahinar was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Knight and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 pp. Jet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, red cloak. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Vlorn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rolen will drive conversation. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a white shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Tûkâ began to lead the lost caravan. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 24000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.