Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Thorin was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Thorin's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her ears are large.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Sard (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is obsessed with her god.

History: Joan was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'2" western woman, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is white and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Nurkara was born the youngest of three triplets. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 pp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gifted student she started as a Performer, but she got bored and became a Crown-heir. She has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to illithids.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp).

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a blue and tan robe with the hood down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).