Description: He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He has chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Giselle grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Giselle. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An older woman who dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.