Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Nim was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the east to a Bricklayer, Aelar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tharivol will drive conversation. 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 was born several months after his father was called into army service. Tharivol liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.