Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is cut short. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Carpenter father left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Raymond and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Average lock. 1 Crowbar.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (13 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.