Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Masseuse who has hired him part-time. 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 was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cartwright. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Taklinn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Naeris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Pikar hails from a village terrorized by giants. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His yellow fur is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Shivering enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shivering grew up listening to his father's many stories. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 sp.