Description: This man wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Sard (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Malachite (4 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1500 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Apothecary business.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Theren 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. Theren 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: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 18000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large tan jacket. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are green and catlike.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.