Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and doesn't want to be a body guard and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). White opal (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jade (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. While he appears to be a normal Human, 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. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Jet (150 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. Her bronze crest is still thick. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mishann was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fisher. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 18000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Hupe is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a crush on the local bowyer

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 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). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has dyed his greying white crest a little too much giving a sharp white color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.