Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black crest is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Heskan was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has dyed his greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 6. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a yellow coat. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With bright brown hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oriff was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a longbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She very much looks the part of a Carpenter. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Banded agate (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear flannel. His fur is brown and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 achieved small success as a Dilettante.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 pp. Hematite (14 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amber (140 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).