Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is brown and curly. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).