Description: An older man who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanuath grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Being a Apothecary 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Nim was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nim's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has moderate length black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 sp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear green tank tops with pastel pants. His red hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1900 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. He wears his chestnut hair up. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has never given up on his singing dream.

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 decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.