Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a large green jacket. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Ar-Baruk lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2400 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His crest is rusty, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Rathkran liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. He is an epitome of beauty. He has wavy golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Patrick was born with his mother's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Patrick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 90 gp. Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has moderate length red hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.