Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

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. 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. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a longbow on his belt. His tied-back hair is white. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Erdan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Erdan was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears skinny pants and wears a red and violet robe with the hood down. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mindartis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Through the years after Mindartis was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Mindartis's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When Berrian reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).