Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but he was a colossal failure. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf. His hair is golden and very short. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1600 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and spears. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the west to a Detective, Nutae learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Bounty Hunter, but he got bored and became a Detective. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When Erevan reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1500 gp.