Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Unemployed they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Detective, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, In love, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat, and carries daggers. With wild brown hair. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Antinua fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Watson grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is well kept. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a dilettante again

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His hair is short and auburn. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He tends to his Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

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. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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 happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).