Description: This malnourished man wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He tends to wear a large green jacket. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is blonde and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Nicholas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his blonde hair down. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He has moderate length blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).