Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He has moderate length silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Roland was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise blue.

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

History: Juliana was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A freak accident while working with her Gardener mother left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 sp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Bowyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is physically well-built. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Healer and was forced into it by her family; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp).