Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in a small plains village. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Scribe. He has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black opal (1100 gp).

Description: A 5'1" southern man, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Apothecary profession.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Seamstress soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal (500 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a blue scarf. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Architect, but he got bored and became a Stableman. He's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1700 gp.