Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Slave Trader does. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Alex enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

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. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (130 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He has brown eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Map Maker. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently the stress of being a Map Maker has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.