Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His bronze crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Cartwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Miner, and is pretty ugly. His white crest is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a Miner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He tends to his Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1300 sp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Scribe but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nutae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 50 gp.