Description: A middle-aged man, he wears black trousers with pastel and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: Beiro 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. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Beiro grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Beiro. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beiro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 240 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Assassin but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Arannis began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 pp. White pearl (130 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).