Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: A 4'1" southern woman, she wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Kilia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Merchant, but she got bored and became a Guard. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears just a brown suit. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 is a great chef.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Solomon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a blue vest and prefers yellow and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. 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: He is content.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp).

Description: Standing 6'8", this man wears a green tunic with brown highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop crest cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His black fur is matted, messy, and big. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'11". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Sard (40 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp).