Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears an eyepatch.

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 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: White opal (400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a white tunic with pastel highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the south to a Cartwright, Norman learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Raymond hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a Banker soon after.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He got into the Seamstress business at a young age. 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. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.