Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Bowyer business at a young age. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up work as a Bowyer and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Vaina was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears baggy blue pantaloons and a white scarf. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. 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. Tippletoe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Onyx (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She likes to wear brown tank tops with yellow skirt. Her brown fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she's attracted to the pc

Bonds: Job, Rich, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Kathra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with her Seamstress father left her crippled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 900 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. His hair is brown and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 18000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 120 gp.