Description: This malnourished man usually wears his violet robe and has his glaive always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad violet hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy white hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 Guard. 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; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moss agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Ralf was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 10 pp. Black pearl (200 gp). Citrine (50 gp).