Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the south to a Mason, Gruk learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a simple brown robe with violet stripes complete with hood. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is silver and curly. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Hlin was born with her mother's beautiful face. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Hlin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Amber (150 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has a very tight haircut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the south to a Animal Trainer, Shanairla learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). White opal (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arha grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by sweets. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Carrie reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.