Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. With wild white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Oriel is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a pastel collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He keeps his brown fur in a flapper bob. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 62. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Beggar. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'10" and prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. She has slicked back brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: Nalaed hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Through the years after Nalaed was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nalaed's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: Many illithids want her driven away.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: Rurik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She wears a white shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and pastel pants. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and lances. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Harriet was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Harriet grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Harriet. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears professional attire. He keeps his black fur in a pixie cut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a Barrister, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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. Dynamic fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 pp. Red spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.