Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he very much looks the part of a Painter. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and elven compassion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Aramil was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).