Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His purple hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'3" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is short and auburn. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Yebe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Yebe alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood and is in decent physical shape. He has shaved his head bald. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is golden and curly. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'4". He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. His crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He married young, but lost his spouse to illithids. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born in the north. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her ears are large.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Theirastra hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 pp.