Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with his Navigator father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Zircon (80 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Coral (150 gp). Black pearl (800 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a fancy yellow dress. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Mayor job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson grey hat.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Riswynn was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bounty Hunter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Stylist, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'7" and wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his white fur up. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Jade is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Jade and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is content

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has blue eyes and a red hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is a Mortician first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'9". He wears tattered old clothes. His blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has black eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

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. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.