Description: He stands about 5'1" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

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. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His hair is short and silver. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Balam lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jade (60 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Bertram has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Amber (150 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, she is not a threatening figure. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jo studied abroad. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears dull green sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jheri studied abroad. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dragonborn conditions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Racist. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Amber (110 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 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 (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).