Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His lavender fur is matted, messy, and big. His copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Locksmith. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Cask alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" eastern woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is cut close to her head. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has no crest. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nadarr fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Debt, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise yellow.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor, marred by chocolates. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in the west to a Butcher, Rimple learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).