Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 4'11" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Erevan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he very much looks the part of a Layabout. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the east to a Layabout, Robert learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her red crest well, parting it to the right. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a violet Stetson hat and violet clothes, marred by teas. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in the south to a Beggar, Thiala learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Stylist, but she got bored and became a Beggar. 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 a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her head has been shaved. Her ears are large.

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 is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Keyleth began to lead the lost caravan. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Burana 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. Burana was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Mason. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.