Description: This younger middle-aged man wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Merihim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. After a long history of fighting, Merihim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. The war was a terrible time for him, and Darrak does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Darrak 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 Darrak. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 230 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his white hair up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 79. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has worked as a Cook like his mother before him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His red hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bathin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.