Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and he perpetually has his club ready. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has green eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alberich embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alberich fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears long strands of ruby and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His golden hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Heward wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Bulzo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Mayor, but he was a colossal failure. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp. Jade (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.