Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He very much looks the part of a Merchant. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has moderate length red hair. 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 fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has moderate length golden hair. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tyna grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 130 pp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a tan vest and prefers grey and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Ahvain took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sai and armor he uses now. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Architect first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the east. His parents enrolled him in a Cleric school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Good lock.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Roofer does. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Anverth hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Butcher they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Roofer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Cartwright born in the past three hundred years. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.