Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chem fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a red cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She became a Slave Trader soon after.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: A 3'7" southern man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Through the years after Qualen was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Qualen's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Coral (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'3". He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. He has a very tight haircut. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Dworic's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born into a rich family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Dworic has worked very hard to control his curse. He has worked as a Carpenter like his father before him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Amber (140 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Rose (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jade (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears a red vest and prefers grey and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair is lengthy. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Baker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Fargas was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Baker. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. 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: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Fallond alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Slave Trader and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp.