Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He has dark red hair. He has black eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10000 cp. Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: A 5'10" northern man, he wears an entirely white suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Moonstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: This man wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bertram does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Laborer. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a brown suit, and carries falchions. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp.