Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Rael enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). Jade (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp.