Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. Gunter was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'5" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Animal Trainer. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a great chef.

History: John was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Carnelian (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is red and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He takes great joy in being the best Performer in town.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his monstrous two handed axe ready. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10000 cp. Citrine (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).