Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He very much looks the part of a Slave Trader. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is short and white. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Theriatis was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Theriatis decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He carries a battered spear and tarnished axe as well. His hair is black and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 22000 cp. Violet garnet (400 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. His scarlet crest is thinning but still full. He has gold eyes and a pastel hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Quarethon hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barkeep for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jet (80 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.