Description: This malnourished man wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His crest is white and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Ghesh enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ghesh was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Ghesh's homeland. Ghesh decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern woman wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 35. 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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Himo was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. While he appears to be a normal Elf, 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 tends to his Fisher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to be a seamstress again

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'10". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and her gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. Her hair is short and white. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Amber (50 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 prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He has chestnut hair. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears professional attire. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kelter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Halfling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a crush on the local dyer

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He takes great joy in being the best Guard in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rimple was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Gnome Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has worked as a Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times, marred by sweets. He has moderate length blonde hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Armorer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 struck the Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.