Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Raer took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1400 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Nim was taken on many hunting expeditions. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is typically in his Soapmaker uniform. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is silver and very short. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aelar will drive conversation. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Aelar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.