Description: An older man who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 20 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'0" and wears just a brown suit. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is golden and curly. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Harbek was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his ceremonial dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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 got into the Locksmith business at a young age. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 15000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has done his best to style his black fur to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 sp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the south. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to be a adventurer again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Bhevek liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His cinnamon fur has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1800 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rose (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of topaz and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his silver hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Boddynock speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor, and she perpetually has her morningstar ready. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a great chef.

History: She was born into a rich family. Balifra liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 sp.