Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is chestnut and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Varis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Slave Trader for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His hair is short and chestnut. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Emerald (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rose (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).