Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a large brown jacket. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Zaffrab was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tailor for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver ewer (100 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 (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jade (80 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 50. 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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he wants revenge against drow

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Amber (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Damien was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Damien reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Coral (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Coral (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a pastel coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has gray fur. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Fragrant abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 10000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).