Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanuath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of maces, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his brown hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Varis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp.