Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Nutae was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nutae's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Nutae and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Cartwright, but he got bored and became a Shepherd. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amber (40 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 120000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail and is in decent physical shape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100000 cp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Coral (100 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). White pearl (100 gp). White opal (500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Onyx (20 gp).