Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Cask is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Gardener but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 20 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hlin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Hlin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She very much looks the part of a Masseuse. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With bright golden hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Miner, but she got bored and became a Masseuse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 25000 sp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).