Description: He has a missing right arm. He very much looks the part of a Shoemaker. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. After coming to the age of reason, Gilbert took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. After a long history of fighting, Gilbert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. 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 hair is golden and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He uses divination through singing.

History: Diggory was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).