Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson red hat.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Amber (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in a small island village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Urshar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor she uses now. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Citrine (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a green tunic with white highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Pijjirik was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has golden hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Herbalist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Keyleth learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. She tends to her Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a Scribe, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Marshal.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp.