Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Laucian studied abroad. Through the years after Laucian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Laucian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sculptor born in the past three hundred years. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He got into the Sculptor business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a shipwright again

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his white hair down. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

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. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a simple black robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He has chestnut hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a great chef.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born into a rich family. Varis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. Peridot (80 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).