Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Job, Debt. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is auburn and curly. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Berrian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Berrian. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Berrian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and he perpetually has his mace ready. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: A 4'11" southern man, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Rolen was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10000 sp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. His white hair is braided into rings. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).