Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his black hair down. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Lucan was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erdan embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

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

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Quarion was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his red hair up. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Suhnae speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 30 pp.