Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Adran liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Navigator. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Riardon grew up listening to his father's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'9" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Crown-heir business.

History: Arannis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

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

Possessions: 2700 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Himo was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bowyer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dyer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 330 pp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamior grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and elven compassion

Flaws: Racist, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp).