Description: This western man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is golden and very short. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in the west. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length black hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Galinndan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Galinndan began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Galinndan was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When Aerdeth reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Architect uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has shaved his head bald. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).