Description: This man has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 into a rich family. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Dustin was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. She has wavy golden hair. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Carter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, violet shirt, and grey tie. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Arnold hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.