Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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 wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Black pearl (1200 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Azurite (11 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Engraver. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is auburn and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Engraver responsibilities is difficult; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Rael alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Red garnet (100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Amber (100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).