Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gorbundus was born with his father's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Spice Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears white trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her silver hair is cut short. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His red hair is lengthy. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Coral (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.