Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jet (140 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, yellow shirt, and green tie. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A 5'5" western man, he wears a tan shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.