Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Halander was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fancy black suit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is typically in his Bookbinder uniform. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.