Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Grom lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is auburn and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gennal's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gennal was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a red costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has amber eyes and a red hat with a green feather.

Personality: Cora wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Cora is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sard (40 gp). Amber (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'1" and wears a grey collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting goblins, the young Gomory began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 pp. Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jade (150 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her spear. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Banded agate (7 gp). Rose (30 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Baern abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Knight they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Map Maker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jade (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.