Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a brown vest and prefers green and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his black hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. After a long history of fighting, Avice and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a violet shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jet (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: She likes to wear yellow tank tops with blue skirt. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She likes to wear green tank tops with yellow skirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her blue crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her feathered green hat.

Personality: She is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Miller profession.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Grigi grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nissa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Nissa reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1400 pp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.