Description: An older man who wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, he is not a threatening figure. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ahvain is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Barkeep, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hobart fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 30 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is typically in his Carter uniform. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 240 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. He has black hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cook. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Ploughman, but he got bored and became a Cook. Recently the stress of being a Cook has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 sp. Rose (40 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naeris fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Server

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

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is typically in her Sailor uniform and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She got into the Sailor business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a large white jacket. With bright brown hair. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a great chef.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She worked as a nervous Beggar and found it very stressful. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1800 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a blue tunic with red highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is short and red. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. 6 Acid flasks. 3 Thunderstones.