Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a brown vest and prefers blue and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and white robe with the hood down. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has worked as a Junk Dealer like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Job, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He got into the Mercenary 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Solomon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is physically well-built. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerard grew up listening to his father's many stories. One day when Gerard was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Gerard was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.