Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'9". He wears a simple red robe with white stripes complete with hood, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Coral (160 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents enrolled him in a Commoner school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Balimaar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tailor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Tanner, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. The war was a terrible time for him, and Norman does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

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

Flaws: Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.