Description: This man wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Gerard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Simple lock. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He has wavy blonde hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Rose (60 gp). Amber (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is braided into rings. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Chad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He 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. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp.