Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Grom enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Grom was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Grom's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Grom and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is short and chestnut. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Dilettante, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white fur is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Expert 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Moon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Gerald was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 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 (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 50 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. When Halimath reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.