Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. After a long history of fighting, Shane and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Anselm was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Gifted from a young age, Manfred studied abroad. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Laborer like his father before him.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a fancy white suit. His hair is silver and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He tends to his Dilettante job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp).