Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Traki alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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 name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 190 pp.

Description: This man dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished pickaxe as well. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He has black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 east. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an entirely green suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.