Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

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. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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 has decided he is irredeemable; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 19000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: He was born in the north. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Interpreter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Fire opal (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Lewis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Anselm never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).