Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He very much looks the part of a Architect. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Architect. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'2". He wears a white coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Chad's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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 in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Chad never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears skinny pants and wears a black and white robe with the hood down. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of a Mayor, who enjoyed hunting, Ernest was taken on many hunting expeditions. Ernest 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jet (140 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Backpack.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Everard hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).