Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Suhnae was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'11" and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born in the east to a Performer, Vanuath learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Peren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Peren abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a deep hatred of goblins

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 gp. Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.