Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 13000 cp. White pearl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and spears. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Cory hails from a village terrorized by drow. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Being a Courier kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his silver hair down. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 47000 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears professional attire. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Conrad was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 sp. Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.