Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'11" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in the west to a Tailor, Traki learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but he was a colossal failure. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Theren began to lead the lost caravan. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He tends to wear a large white jacket. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished club as well. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Baker.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Soapmaker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Roofer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. His hair is short and silver. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shipwright. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: He wants revenge against illithids; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.