Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to giants.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is blonde and very short. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Bricklayer, but he got bored and became a Carter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 pp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Coral (90 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rose (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.