Description: This man is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'6" southern man, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tanglar will drive conversation. 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: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Nyx was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Marshal first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jade (80 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Coral (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his red hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Merihim has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'5" and wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 15000 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Grumbar was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 21000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Amber (110 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jade (110 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.