Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. 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 trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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: Gifted from a young age, Arnold studied abroad. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bowyer.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bowyer responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2200 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'1" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His head has been shaved. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Ortegar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Burto grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His crest is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Rich, Family, Attractive, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 70 gp.