Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is short and purple. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Flaws: Cynical, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: This man wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Sammal's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sammal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 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 moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bowyer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Ulla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Ulla was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Bowyer. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Passionate, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age his mother died while driving off some drow. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in kukri use. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She carries with her a set of halberds on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and violet pants. He has white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished glaive as well. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: Mozikth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 worked as a Junk Dealer like his mother before him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.