Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Anselm 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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. He has chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Conrad embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Mayor soon after.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ralf embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Ralf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.