Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. 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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Tailor, who enjoyed hunting, Rael was taken on many hunting expeditions. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is white and very short. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of a Roofer, who enjoyed hunting, Arannis was taken on many hunting expeditions. His childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Healer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears just a tan suit. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Lamlis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.