Description: This man dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Thomas hails from a village terrorized by drow. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Coral (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He very much looks the part of a Bookbinder. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 13000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Riardon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length blonde hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Vlorn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Vlorn is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Vlorn lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 9000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a Mayor, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jade (140 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Eye agate (6 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.

Description: She wears black trousers with yellow and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and carries rapiers. Her scarlet crest is heavily combed to the right. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Rezena was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bellfounder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Amber (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sard (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Jade (130 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.