Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is short and silver. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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, Nelkin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gifted student he started as a Masseuse, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2700 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and nunchakus. His hair is silver and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 50000 cp. Chrysoprase (80 gp).