Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ivellios 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, Ivellios 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. After a long history of fighting, Ivellios and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 9000 sp. Eye agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jet (90 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Lucan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Quarion 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. Quarion 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Lamlis 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 gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and elven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an entirely violet suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bowyer profession.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1600 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).