Description: He wears a tan shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His hair is short and silver. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the west to a Spy, Mantus learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His black hair is lengthy. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Laborer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jade (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'6" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She has moderate length cinnamon fur. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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 daughter.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 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.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 Dwarf in existence. 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: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is dressed in an above average manner. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Aerdeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 8000 gp. Emerald (600 gp). Bloodstone (80 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.