Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

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

Description: This light-skinned male is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his black hair down. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Lucan was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erdan embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Quarion was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his red hair up. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Suhnae speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 30 pp.