Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is white and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the west to a Mayor, Bendoo learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (140 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Shoemaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a worn and beaten armor. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Chay was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gifted student he started as a Miller, but he got bored and became a Carter. He has worked as a Carter like his mother before him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Jade (100 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jade (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman wears black trousers with white and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She sports auburn long hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Engong lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, yellow shirt, and green tie. Her brass crest is still thick. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the south to a Tailor, Mijira learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mason. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he usually wears his black robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the west to a Apothecary, Tethren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp).