Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Halimath is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Spy like his father before him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He struck the Courier job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Eiravel grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Eiravel. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Koeth studied abroad. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.