Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dull yellow sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Tourmaline (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is short and chestnut. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is long and brown with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Eiravel's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Erdan was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 140 pp.