Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. Being a Sage kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He very much looks the part of a Interpreter. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He worked as a nervous Interpreter and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears professional attire. His white hair is knotted and matted. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears just a white suit. His silver hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Vanuath has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Jade (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).