Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His tied-back hair is red. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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 became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has brown hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer father left him crippled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a worn and beaten armor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Egelina hails from a village terrorized by illithids. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.