Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

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. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man usually wears his black robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Halimath is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Naal 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jet (60 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

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 Sculptor mother left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.