Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Sellsword, but he got bored and became a Unemployed. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is content

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 pp. Emerald (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Anselm is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Slave, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a hunchback. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zephan grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Zephan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor, he is not a threatening figure. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Edge was born the youngest of three triplets. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has no hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Slave, In love. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amber (120 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 13000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 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). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amber (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).