Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is braided into rings. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 170 pp. Iolite (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His white hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (70 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is short and auburn. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is typically in his Glassblower uniform. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He got into the Glassblower business at a young age. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.