Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a yellow scarf, marred by sweets. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He bought a rapier and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

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

Description: This woman wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Debt, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jade (70 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: Many drow want her driven away.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A 5'3" western man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and brown tie. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. 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: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Priest who has hired him part-time. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baern studied abroad. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a crush on the local servant

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Azurite (15 gp).

Description: Standing 4'11", this man has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He wears his brown hair up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 sp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has no fur. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a green collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He got into the Roofer business at a young age. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tethren was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.