Description: This younger middle-aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with his Fortune-teller father left him crippled. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is physically well-built. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Gilthur has worked very hard to control his curse. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: This southern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.