Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Tailor father left her crippled. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp. Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a green and grey robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'9" when asserting herself. Her hair is golden and very short. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Ermina was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Amber (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.