Description: An older man who dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has silver hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 20000 cp. Hematite (8 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an entirely white suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thomas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has red hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.