Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 250 pp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His gold crest is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Ildrex would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Scribe, Ildrex learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He tends to his Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.