Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp).

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Aerdeth liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1300 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Jeweler and was forced into it by his family; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Theriatis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 130 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).