Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Cleric school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is portly but not overly obese. His beige fur has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Tricking is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Tricking was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: He would like to get married and retire; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

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

Description: Standing 6'6", this man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His gold crest, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Srorthen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Srorthen was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Unemployed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of hammers on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Duergath will drive conversation. Duergath is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His brown hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Faran's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 sp.