Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and red robe with the hood down. His brown hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Traki was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His hair is white and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue top hat and blue clothes, and carries swords. His white hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Thervan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Debt, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tanner profession.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).