Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is portly but not overly obese. He has red hair. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Masseuse. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Melech was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to protect his home

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1300 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Hadarai lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 sp. Banded agate (6 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thakrak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 sp.