Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His tied-back hair is blonde. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the east. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is black and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He receives visions of the future at random moments

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 has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.