Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tattered old clothes. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Manea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Fisher does. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Everard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is physically well-built. Her white crest is singed and shortened. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Blendaeth is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bowyer and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jane grew up listening to her father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and doesn't want to be a layabout and was forced into it by her family

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 sp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. His hair is white and curly. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has moderate length silver hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She keeps her long orange fur kept up in a rat tail. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. A friendly and beautiful Tabaxi, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Simple lock. 1 Crowbar.

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet slacks. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He has red eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Pelaios will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (300 gp).