Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. He has wavy red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Patrick studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She has moderate length golden hair. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Jacoba was taken on many hunting expeditions. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's in love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is cut short. His brown 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. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jocelyn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Sellsword, but he was a colossal failure. He has taken up work as a Merchant and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ermina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp.