Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Masseuse but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Crown-heir and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Zook is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He takes great joy in being the best Blacksmith in town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zook studied abroad. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large green jacket. He has no crest. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the east. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Pink diamond (6000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length cinnamon fur. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While he appears to be a normal Tabaxi, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Folgûm hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Interpreter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 40 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has shaved her head bald. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jarana isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 160 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: Standing 4'10", this man wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.