Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He has wavy golden hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Hugh hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Addict, Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His ears are large.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Guy was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). White pearl (120 gp).

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has moderate length brown hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She's also a talented Dyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. 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 wants to meet her childhood hero; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp.