Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright red hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a great chef.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 21000 sp.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished scythe as well. His gray fur is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Navigator, his father struggled to pay the bills. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Apothecary. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1900 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).