Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his small pastel hat.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Leaf was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a white top hat and white clothes. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Anne lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Helja isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a red vest and prefers black and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dondon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear brown tank tops with pastel skirt. She has no fur. Her eyes are likewise copper. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A few years later when the west 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Tawna's homeland. Tawna decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jet (80 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).