Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Halander grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her silver crest is matted, messy, and big. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. To her fellows she 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with her Adventurer father left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Artin grew up listening to her father's many stories. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1700 pp. Black opal (700 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, green cloak. She carries a battered greataxe and tarnished kukri as well. Her silver crest is smooth and relatively long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. A true patriot, Jaxi would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jaxi was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and he perpetually has his trident ready. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Barakas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Barakas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amber (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 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. 1 Minor magic item.