Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'10" and dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2100 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. This white eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a very tight haircut. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Knight mother left him crippled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of a Performer, who enjoyed hunting, Nuraval was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Slave Trader. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 230 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Simple lock.