Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a violet coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Mantus abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1800 sp. Moss agate (14 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He keeps his black fur in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Rose (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy grey suit. He wears his golden hair down. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.