Description: This western man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dull green sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: An older man who wears silk and lounges about seductively, he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has wavy auburn hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has achieved small success as a Barber.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with grey slacks. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp.