Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: Gifted from a young age, Traki studied abroad. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Varis was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Caeldrim was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Tailor. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Caeldrim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a violet shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and pastel pants. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He has amber eyes and a violet hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Paelias was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Paelias decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Layabout kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp).