Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mialee was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Jade (100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Merchant profession.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Hecat took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up spear and armor she uses now. She became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has moderate length silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 pp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). White opal (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Howard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fancy brown suit. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 is obsessed with his god.

History: Reirak was born with his father's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).