Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with his Junk Dealer mother left him crippled. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a banker and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has a very tight haircut. She is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born in the west. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Patrick began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jade (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Jet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Knight who has hired him part-time. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 17000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Vadania speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears dull yellow sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. A freak accident while working with her Tailor father left her crippled. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.