Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears just a pastel suit. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Thervan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and doesn't want to be a baker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears white trousers with green and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Amber (120 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is dark red and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He bought a rapier and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 170 pp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.