Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. He has wavy brass crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Direcris fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a Spy, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 140 gp. White pearl (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Quarion was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, 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 Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1300 sp.