Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (160 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Architect profession.

History: Ivellios lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and doesn't want to be a banker and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanuath grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 240 pp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Jade (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Rolen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Rolen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Actor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.