Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. His gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. He has styled his rusty crest well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, marred by teas. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Gerard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears baggy red pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Coral (130 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.