Description: A 5'2" northern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, marred by chocolates. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He uses divination through singing.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 struck the Bricklayer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and he perpetually has his whip ready. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Herbalist, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears a fancy tan suit. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A true patriot, Paelias would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Vanuath was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 17000 sp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.