Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'8" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is auburn and curly. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Grom was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Mason, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amber (90 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ekk does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Erky would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Erky was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Coral (160 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Stylist, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Stylist born in the past three hundred years. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Avelina hails from a village terrorized by orcs. At a young age her mother died while driving off some orcs. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in dagger use. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jade (140 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White opal (500 gp). Red spinel (140 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.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Althaea was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Brewer. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, brown shirt, and white tie. She has no hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Aym was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Ruler. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.