Description: This tall, slender man dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a blue suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Farmer for hire.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 sp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are amber.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp.