Description: He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. He has red fur. He has a dull look in his copper eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1800 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Jet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, red shirt, and brown tie. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Bernard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a bowyer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears professional attire. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her left hand. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 pp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sard (40 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 moderately attractive man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sailor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the north. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp.