Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His purple hair is unkempt and raggedy. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mormo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Mormo was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mormo's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a grey shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and is pretty ugly. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Diggory took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is an epitome of beauty. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

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

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is typically in her Bookbinder uniform. Her gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gifted student she started as a Mercenary, but she got bored and became a Bookbinder. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 21000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is silver and very short. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Pelaios is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.