Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north to a Apothecary, Grom learned a great deal about his father'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 Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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. A freak accident while working with her Scribe mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a white top hat and white clothes. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Fistula was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a crossbow on her belt, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Gomory reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gomory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His crest is red and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kaladan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Sard (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and is pretty ugly. He has blue hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oriax embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1700 pp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rose (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp).