Description: This dark-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Bertram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Superior lock. 1 Spyglass. 1 Superior lock.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Animal Trainer soon after.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and carries scimitars. With wild silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Bimpnottin hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with grey slacks. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Naeris speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She found a children's book about a Elf Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is red and very short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Osah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: She wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hammer, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'9" when asserting herself. Her beige fur is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She got into the Guard business at a young age. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1300 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.