Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered red stockings, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is cut short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 37000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, John studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are gray.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Balimaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is typically in his Servant uniform. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Balimaar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Baker again; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His hair is short and white. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.