Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Faran alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20 gp.