Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: Born in the east to a Interpreter, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1800 pp. Moonstone (40 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Valafar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a great chef.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1800 pp. Pink diamond (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, tan cloak. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jet (50 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Raymond was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Raymond alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His crest is bronze and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carpenter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.