Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Merchant. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Adam's homeland. Adam decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired him part-time. 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 history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Hematite (6 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Tim was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tim was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.