Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Nelkin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to be a engraver again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Thorpe was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Thorpe's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). White pearl (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. He has dyed his greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Map Maker born in the past three hundred years. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Tree and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a miner again

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Biri is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her black hair is lengthy. Her silver eyes peer out from beneath her feathered green hat.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Beggar who has hired her part-time. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Layabout, who enjoyed hunting, Anakis was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: An older man who is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Ratbag and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.