Description: An older man who wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Balimaar was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Gomory hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sard (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a white small hat and white clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 gp. Emerald (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad green hat.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Helen was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Helen decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp).