Description: 6'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears a fancy black suit. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Crown-heir, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears just a black suit. His red hair is still thick. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Arnold was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.