Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull green iron scale mail. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He became a Blacksmith soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her first spouse was a Painter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 340 gp. Azurite (10 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nija isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Vlorn was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 50 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).