Description: He wears a green coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. After coming to the age of reason, Berrian took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Berrian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Joser was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Igden was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is brown and curly. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He uses divination through singing.

History: Osco was born with his mother's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mortician. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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: Expand his business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.