Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ralf studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Ralf took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His hair is short and brown. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Emotional, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Theodoric took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Alexandrite (400 gp). Jet (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a hunchback. His hair is silver and curly. 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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Hunter was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2100 sp.