Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. 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 comes from a rich western family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Carrie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Carrie abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Jade (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Miner mother left him crippled. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.