Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. 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, Efferil is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Mason, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2400 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Black opal (500 gp).

Description: He wears a green vest and prefers brown and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and he perpetually has his sai ready. His brass crest is thinning but still full. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in a small plains village. When Pijjirik reached his early adolescence his Dragonborn 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pijjirik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a fancy blue suit. He wears his black hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Lamlis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 pp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She has moderate length white hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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: Vapula was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Rogue, 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 Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Vapula was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vapula's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 140 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and red robe with the hood down. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His golden hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

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 takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Uthemar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Uthemar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in an above average manner. His blue crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Locksmith who has hired him part-time. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Mayor father left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Greethen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Dyer for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is short and brown. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She got into the Cook business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1200 gp.