Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a very tight haircut. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Mindartis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When Mindartis 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt and is in decent physical shape. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Aquamarine (600 gp). White opal (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his brown hair up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 19000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has blue eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His childhood dream was to be a Shipwright, but he was a colossal failure. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.