Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is still thick. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Barkeep first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by his family; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mayor. His hair is auburn and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Rich, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He got into the Fisher business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Healer father left him crippled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.