Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great joy in being the best Apothecary in town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 Apothecary. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Purban never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, In love, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 sp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).