Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Anne lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Sailor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is typically in his Architect uniform. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Solomon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 sp. Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).