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, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his chestnut hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Rose (60 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear brown tank tops with tan pants. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

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: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1800 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 Locksmith. He has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Fletcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.