Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Coral (120 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nikki grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She 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. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (1500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Amber (90 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: She wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She carries with her a set of nunchakus, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She uses divination through singing.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gifted student she started as a Farmer, but she got bored and became a Interpreter. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Miller and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.