Description: An older man who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Amber (140 gp).

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His brown hair is still thick. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Peter was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Peter took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1700 sp. Tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in an above average manner. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

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. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.