Description: 3'8" and muscular, this northern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Frouse embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. 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 got into the Masseuse business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Carnelian (70 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.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fancy black dress. She wears her brass crest down. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Scribe. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He usually wears his brown robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Reynard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a great chef.

History: Quarion was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Quarion alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jade (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jet (50 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. She has no hair. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Merla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is physically well-built. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Dyer. She has worked as a Dyer like her mother before her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). White opal (600 gp). Jade (70 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.