Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Mayor, his father struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Orla lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'4" eastern man, he is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His silver hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (900 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is short and white. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Herbalist profession.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears blue trousers with black and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Dabbledob enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fisher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fisher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his warhammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his beige fur in a flapper bob. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Five learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 pp. Moss agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.