Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is golden and curly. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Hadarai never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, In love, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Azurite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Glassblower mother left him crippled. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: This man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. After a long history of fighting, Alberich and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 23000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise white. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Roofer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nissa embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Mamnen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Mamnen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is short and red. She has silver eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jezebeth embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her first spouse was a Dyer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Jezebeth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.