Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Alex learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has worked as a Map Maker like his father before him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Susannah was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Susannah decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Henry lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.