Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Cook job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 700 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this northern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are gray.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north to a Merchant, Quarion learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 15000 sp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amber (100 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Aramil was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Aramil's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears white trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: Quarion speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Quarion and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.