Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Orryn was born with his father's beautiful face. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Orryn's homeland. Orryn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. She is physically well-built. She has a very tight haircut. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. He has dyed his greying brown fur a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tricking grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tattered old clothes. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Osco was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Family, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). White opal (1500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. To his fellows he 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: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

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 armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.