Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Vonbin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vonbin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses like a well dressed Architect does. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naill grew up listening to his father's many stories. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Healer again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 pp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amber (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Coral (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and green tie. His brown hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is an amazing painter.

History: Balam hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Sariel was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this southern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears just a white suit. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She has green eyes.

Personality: Engong is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Engong was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1700 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears her black crest up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Amber (120 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.