Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith. His black hair is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Gifted from a young age, Raer studied abroad. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Raer was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fancy pastel suit. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears red trousers with pastel and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Naill was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting drow, the young Naill began to lead the lost caravan. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Ahvain took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He has wavy auburn hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.