Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: This woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 44000 sp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. 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 calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the south to a Soapmaker, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her hair is blonde and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp).