Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His rusty crest is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Kerkad was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

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. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 cp. Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She carries a battered whip and tarnished axe as well. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. Her blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has worked as a Detective like her father before her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 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, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Bundrigo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He struck the Servant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. Obsidian (6 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amber (160 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 crest is brass and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a great chef.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fancy black suit. He has moderate length white hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zed grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 240 gp.