Description: This man wears a fancy black suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Dûshrat was born with his father's beautiful face. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, PTSD, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a pastel collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her brown fur is smooth and relatively long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Jet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jade (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Naal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He also has developed a complete distrust of the Layabout profession.

History: Born to a Layabout, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Gimurt was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.