Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cimer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1100 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His crest is cut close to his head. He has red eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Servant, but he got bored and became a Blacksmith. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and balancing his hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1700 gp. Fire opal (800 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Valafar took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Map Maker business.

History: Fabien hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 sp. Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.