Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He has no hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an entirely brown suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting goblins, the young Barendd began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is red and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Performer profession.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She tends to her Cook job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Symma was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, In love, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With bright auburn hair. She has brown eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Masseuse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. A gifted student she started as a Farmer, but she got bored and became a Roofer. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.