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 is wearing a long, white cloak. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an entirely violet suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad violet hat.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He likes to wear red tank tops with violet pants. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Alex is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Marshal, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a red tunic with brown highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He tends to wear a large green jacket. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His head has been shaved. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Through the years after John was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. John's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Banded mail.