Description: He is a mite stocky and is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. 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 Painter. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1300 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Coral (150 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has blue eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 140 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jade (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in flail use. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.