Description: He wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the north. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She has shaved her head bald. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 79. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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. Being a Glassblower kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries with her a set of bastard swords on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Geva grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Geva was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.