Description: This man is very fat, and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has wavy golden hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He usually wears his white robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Chad is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His tied-back hair is red. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gilbert isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Expand his business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. White opal (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

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

Description: He is a husky man, who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His hair is golden and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student he started as a Sage, but he got bored and became a Tanner. He became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Jade (40 gp).