Description: He is a husky man, who very much looks the part of a Herbalist. He wears his blonde hair up. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Miner, who enjoyed hunting, Gormogord was taken on many hunting expeditions. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Miner again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Azurite (15 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Vanchu was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Vanchu decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished shield as well. His tied-back hair is golden. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Justin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'3" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red crest is lengthy. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. A true patriot, Gesrethe would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gesrethe hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to be a soapmaker again

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.