Description: An older man who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and golden. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Bowyer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Simon hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again; and he desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an entirely brown suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Don hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown tunic with yellow highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Soapmaker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A true patriot, Adelard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Adelard was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has achieved small success as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He has black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

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. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear brown tank tops with pastel pants. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.