Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with red slacks. His hair is short and blonde. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. His brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Farmer business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'1". She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eldeth speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Eldeth was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: Pallabar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. He found a children's book about a Gnome Wizard 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Jeweler, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 110 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Dayereth was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Dayereth decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Sard (20 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. She wears her white hair up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat, and carries morningstars. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.