Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His crest is short and black. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Ghesh took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He struck the Shipwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.

Description: Standing 4'2", this man wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Thorin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: This woman wears just a green suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her copper crest is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gesrethe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is typically in his Miller uniform. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He takes great joy in being the best Miller in town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Healer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 3 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Antitoxin. 3 Acid flasks. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. The war was a terrible time for him, and Quarion does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Quarion and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Emotional, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver crest is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Trynnicus does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.