Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He tends to his Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Peren was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Peren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is black and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Blacksmith profession.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly daggers and warhammers. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp).