Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Randal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. After coming to the age of reason, Randal took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Stylist kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered whip and tarnished halberd as well. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has violet eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Alex was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Alex decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A 6'4" northern man, he wears professional attire. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.