Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tan broad hat and tan clothes. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Carnelian (80 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Kairon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Kairon's homeland. Kairon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 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 (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his white hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Balam was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His copper crest, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear black tank tops with white skirt. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 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 (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a hunchback. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Susannah grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 pp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jade (120 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).