Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 61. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gifted student he started as a Beggar, but he got bored and became a Sage. 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.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Jasper (60 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Galinndan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Galinndan was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Galinndan's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 sp. Fire opal (400 gp).

Description: He wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Suhnae speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Suhnae was born with his father's beautiful face. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered dire rats who tried to eat his hand. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Suhnae was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born in a small island village. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).