Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and he perpetually has his hammer ready. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Randal lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Body Guard and was forced into it by his family; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Ernest was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Performer. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

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 illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 sp. White opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alexandre was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Engraver responsibilities is difficult; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He wears a tan collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Slave Trader profession.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Guardian, Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.