Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Marshal they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bookbinder, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears black trousers with tan and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Interpreter for the past few years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to be a sailor again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. Coral (120 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 2 Holy water.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair is lengthy. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Bernard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp.