Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears just a black suit. He sports a flattop fur cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Five hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 170 pp. Fire opal (400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses like a well dressed Jeweler does. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Vonbin 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. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 50 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp).