Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Arannis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Naal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Coral (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly monstrous two handed axes and quarterstaffs. His hair is brown and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Suhnae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fisher. He has worked as a Fisher like his father before him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Quarion has worked very hard to control his curse. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.