Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2200 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is typically in his Shoemaker uniform. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Kody took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a glassblower again

Ideals: Gifted, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has no crest. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 sp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She carries with her a set of sickles on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She wears her auburn hair up. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Silgre alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Silgre fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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. Falkrunn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'7" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: He was born in a small mountains village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Grom took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Grom fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Bune was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Bune was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bune's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 130 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp).