Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair is black and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Human compassion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small desert village. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Chad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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, John is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 cp.