Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. He worked as a nervous Sculptor and found it very stressful. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 140 pp. Red garnet (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his brown hair down. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Thamuz was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is cut short. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He uses divination through singing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After months of barely getting by, Baern managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp).

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this eastern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has dyed his greying black crest a little too much giving a sharp black color. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1400 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a black coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anverth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.