Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

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. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Ralf was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

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

Possessions: 50 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Roofer profession.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rolen studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is obsessed with his god.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Star ruby (600 gp).