Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Paelias was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Mayor 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and 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

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jade (90 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: An older man who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Theren hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Gennal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student he started as a Sailor, but he got bored and became a Assassin. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man dresses like a well dressed Stableman does and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His hair is black and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Dayereth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dayereth was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.