Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His tied-back hair is white. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ivellios took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2700 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bowyer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1900 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Galinndan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Galinndan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. His hair is short and auburn. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Theren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Theren was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Enemies, Family, In love, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 pp. Rose (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2200 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).