Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is short and golden. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Glassblower they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Armorer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Armorer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of a Bricklayer, who enjoyed hunting, Sapply was taken on many hunting expeditions. A freak accident while working with his Bricklayer father left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Impulsive, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. With bright red hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nissa grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Iolite (20 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her brown fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Serpent was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Animal Trainer. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His hair is short and auburn. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To be a Sage again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born in the north. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this southern man wears dull red sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed trident, just in case. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.