Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Everard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Rohesia alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Black pearl (800 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Emerald (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 sp. Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Osah was born with her father's beautiful face. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is white and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Healer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 sp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.