Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a hunchback. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: This man usually wears his pastel robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Medrash is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Medrash hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears professional attire. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp.