Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is lengthy. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adrex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1700 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Laucian reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 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 fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has white eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Xappan was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Holy water.

Description: A 6'1" southern man, he wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He wears a colorful flower in his green crest. He has red eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.