Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His crest is red and curly. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Srorthen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He has moderate length red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Architect first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Architect. He struck the Architect job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 sp. White pearl (120 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Nuraval hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.