Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a green and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is brown and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

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

Possessions: 700 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Naeris alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Hematite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.