Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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 being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is white. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Quarion's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Quarion was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Moonstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his blonde hair up. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Iolite (50 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears long strands of jet and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.