Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Raer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and red handkerchief worn on his left side. His red hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Laborer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jet (100 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. He has shaved his head bald. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.