Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy white hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He's also a talented Barkeep, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Varis's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 60000 cp. Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Naeris lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To protect his home; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Amber (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has moderate length silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.