Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His hair is chestnut and curly. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Golm was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Fisher. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. His hair is brown and very short. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her silver hair is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'3" eastern man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she very much looks the part of a Map Maker. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ilde studied abroad. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and longbows. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Bethrynna 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 Bethrynna. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has slicked back brown hair. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 sp. Golden pearl (160 gp). White opal (700 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: Verin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.