Description: 5'3" and muscular, this western man wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He wears his brown hair up. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Arannis was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Arannis decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has moderate length black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac, Insane. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, brown shirt, and tan tie and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tharivol grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He became a Fortune-teller soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1700 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.