Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male tends to wear a large blue jacket. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a red coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Miner, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Berrian was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Iolite (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).