Description: Standing 5'4", this man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson violet hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Buckler.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears professional attire, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Cory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'0" and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Conrad grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.