Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Sard (50 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'5" western man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. He sports a flattop fur cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fragrant fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears just a red suit. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Butcher, but he got bored and became a Assassin. He's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Coral (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her axe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anakis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a white top hat and white clothes. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Krimp was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cartwright. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.