Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Stableman does. His hair is blonde and curly. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Stableman.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Emerald (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Spy, but he got bored and became a Sage. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of his god on his torso, and carries maces. He has moderate length auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Balimaar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balimaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Gardener father left him crippled. 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: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has moderate length auburn hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Lance speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Lance was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.