Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white crest is singed and shortened. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Balifra was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bellfounder. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jade (100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tattered old clothes. His tied-back hair is auburn. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Halimath hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Carter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He has blue crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Heskan hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His purple hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cimer wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Amber (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.