Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars, marred by teas. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He got into the Jeweler business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with white slacks. His white hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Peter liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, his father struggled to pay the bills. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.