Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and shortbows. His auburn hair is cut short. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. After a long history of fighting, Nicholas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

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

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, 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 black fur, when down, is lengthy. His yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At some point he was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Eberk was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Hematite (12 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. His hair is short and chestnut. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp).