Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His golden hair is lengthy. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Gilbert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with red slacks. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'2" and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. A true patriot, Ahlyssa would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ahlyssa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. After a long history of fighting, Ahlyssa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.