Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears just a black suit. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the west. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 pp. Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Coral (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this northern man is dressed in an above average manner. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.