Description: This malnourished man wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's in love

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses like a well dressed Layabout does. His tied-back hair is silver. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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 got into the Ruler business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.