Description: This younger middle-aged man wears yellow trousers with blue and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His tied-back hair is brown. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

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 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 born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has a hunchback. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bowyer. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Valafar studied abroad. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. With wild white hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eridred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (140 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has brown hair. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ridaro studied abroad. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

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. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vondal grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a tan tunic with violet highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1100 pp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Coral (100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His cinnamon fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A friendly and beautiful Tabaxi, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To protect his home; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).