Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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, Bertram is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Bertram was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Bertram abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. 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 is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Mayor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bellfounder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Lance and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 pp.