Description: This man wears professional attire. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver crest is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Nithther lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her copper crest up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is physically well-built. Her hair is golden and curly. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Stylist arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amber (60 gp). White opal (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this southern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. A true patriot, Ivellios would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ivellios grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When Ivellios reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her golden hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Jelenneth was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Coral (80 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Amber (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears skinny pants and wears a green and yellow robe with the hood down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Tatyan never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Military, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 44000 sp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Vapula is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She comes from a rich western 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Debt, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has shaved her head bald. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Hematite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.