Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

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

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is greedy; and human compassion

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently the stress of being a Crown-heir has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.