Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Norûk was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mason. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Carnelian (60 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has wavy yellow fur. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1900 pp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fancy black dress. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Roofer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Astaro has worked very hard to control her curse. She has worked as a Roofer like her father before her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and carries hand crossbows. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Gomory hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gomory hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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. Gomory took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor she uses now. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Gomory was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His crest is short and scarlet. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Norkruuth's homeland. Norkruuth decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her greataxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She has brown eyes.

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

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She struck the Body Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp).