Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Coral (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is short and silver. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Riardon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.