Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. His hair is blonde and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: He wears a tan collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Hunter.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1900 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jade (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jade (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Halimath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'11" and is typically in his Stylist uniform. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Riardon was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Riardon's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He very much looks the part of a Bricklayer. He has a hunchback. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp.