Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and red robe with the hood down. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. 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 a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Banker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Barakas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 70 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Dayereth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barber they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Fortune-teller, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He is dressed in an above average manner. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

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. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Habor was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Habor and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern man wears a green collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has a tattooed face.

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. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; 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: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Aerdeth has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).