Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Arannis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: An older man who prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Minor magic item.