Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and 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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the north to a Mercenary, Peren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 80 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 pp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Azurite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp).