Description: An older man who wears a red vest and prefers yellow and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Ahvain 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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Alexandrite (700 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is an amazing painter.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull pastel iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: He wears a brown collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Fivin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Shipwright, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Actor.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp).