Description: An older man who sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. Azurite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'9" and wears bulky violet painted plate armor. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Debt, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 15000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Althaea is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Althaea took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. 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. Althaea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fletcher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 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: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her crest is scarlet and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Jaxi lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Jaxi took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bellfounder for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.