Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is singed and shortened. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She likes to wear black tank tops with white skirt, marred by sweets. She wears her auburn hair down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Maynild is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.