Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (40 gp). White pearl (90 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the south to a Gardener, Gynk learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a sage again

Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: Born to a Assassin, his father struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Rogue who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp. Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 110 gp.