Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

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 wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the south. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: This eastern man tends to wear a large black jacket. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a red tunic with tan highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 41000 sp.