Description: He is a husky man, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in a small island village. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Miner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bricklayer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Joan is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jet (70 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a longbow on his belt. He wears his auburn hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Baker profession.

History: Fargas hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fargas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 pp. Sard (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amber (50 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker and is in decent physical shape. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nyx isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nyx studied abroad. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: The child of a Bellfounder, who enjoyed hunting, Delg was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Delg 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; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rose (60 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).