Description: He wears just a brown suit. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).