Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Glassblower who has hired him part-time. 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: Gifted from a young age, Bertram studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He has a tattooed face.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a green and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

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

Possessions: Alexandrite (800 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Balimaar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.