Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is golden. 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: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 270 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a long, green cloak. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the right. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Pikar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has dyed his greying red fur a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He worked as a nervous Tailor and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to protect her home

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is content; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 sp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has done her best to style her dark red hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Unemployed. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Makaria was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Actor. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and balancing her hectic life and new unemployed responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor, Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40000 sp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1900 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and blue robe with the hood down. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gomory hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Jet (70 gp).