Description: A middle-aged man, he wears just a black suit, and is pretty ugly. His hair is dark red and curly. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raam was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 180 pp. Citrine (20 gp). Emerald (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with pastel slacks. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: Nelkin lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Butcher, but he was a colossal failure. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears just a tan suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown fur is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pelt grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This northern man prefers to wear flannel. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He tends to wear a large black jacket. He has a hunchback. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50 pp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.