Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bowyer profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf, and is pretty ugly. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Manfred was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 15000 cp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His fur is beige, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nimble will drive conversation. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2100 gp. Rose (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Helen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Helen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Helen. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. She sports auburn long hair. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Kathra was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has moderate length silver hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Eridred lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'6" when asserting herself. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

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 is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 sp.