Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is brown and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cimer does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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. After a long history of fighting, Cimer and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. She wears her golden hair down. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Keyleth does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in the north to a Baker, Keyleth learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Military, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: An older woman who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her childhood dream was to be a Performer, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (1000 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Laborer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Persistence, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. His fur is gray and very short. He has green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Great enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her red hair is braided into rings. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She bought a kukri and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).