Description: This man sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has brown hair. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 210 pp. Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. A true patriot, Galinndan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Theriatis hails from a village terrorized by illithids. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. 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 has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Silver pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp).