Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is silver and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 8. 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 is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Jet (60 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Amber (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the north to a Mayor, Thamior learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has achieved small success as a Mayor.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Detective, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).