Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Gardener business.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Gardener. He has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). White opal (600 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His copper crest is still thick. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears tattered old clothes, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Pog was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries a battered bow and tarnished glaive as well. Her silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ruloth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Ruloth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. His white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has red eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bidreked fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has dyed his greying bronze crest a little too much giving a sharp bronze color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Kerkad was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 240 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.