Description: This light-skinned male is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Darrow was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: An older woman who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her hammer with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Red garnet (150 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Tomph was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Farmer. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Grisha isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Server, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Dustin hails from a village terrorized by drow. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. With wild black hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

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 ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Amber (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her crest is copper and very short. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep 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: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. He wears his chestnut hair down. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Flaws: Addict, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.