Description: He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He has moderate length blonde hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jade (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.