Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Naeris 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. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears his auburn hair up. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished sword as well. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Soveliss lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Server, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a white coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 80 pp. Emerald (1500 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.