Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: Ernest wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Ernest alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He became a Jeweler soon after.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is an epitome of beauty. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Bhevek was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Layabout. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bellfounder arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bellfounder and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 8 Acid flasks. 2 Holy water. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Lia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Spice Merchant like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bethrynna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Armorer. She struck the Armorer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Enemies, In love, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.