Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fancy tan suit. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north to a Detective, Xappan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hobart grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hobart. After months of barely getting by, Hobart 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 is greedy; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished kukri as well. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Body Guard, but he got bored and became a Scribe. He's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his scarlet crest up. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 16000 sp. Jasper (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a red tunic with blue highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Gennal abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.