Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He wears a colorful flower in his lavender fur. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Flask was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Barkeep. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1100 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Barber. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Erky enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Priest again.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

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

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Moonstone (60 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 left hand. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: In love, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2100 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.