Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3100 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raam grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Coral (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Miller, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 110 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He very much looks the part of a Bookbinder. His black crest is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but he was a colossal failure. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 gp. Amethyst (100 gp).