Description: This light-skinned male wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his golden hair up. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Justice, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 cp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case. He keeps his bronze crest in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Rathkran was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 140 gp. Hematite (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. 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 is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and pastel pants. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His orange fur is thinning but still full. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Emerald was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.