Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. 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 red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His first spouse was a Navigator, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Hubert hails from a village terrorized by illithids. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: Standing 3'4", this man prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, marred by teas. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Hamil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He comes from a rich southern family. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and carries rapiers. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.