Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Priest like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a cartwright again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Priest

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

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This silver eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Tethren's homeland. Tethren decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Quarion was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. He has purple hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Thamuz hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jade (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Born to a Doctor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.