Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. Jade (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Howard studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered club and tarnished shortspear as well. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Server, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Server they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Servant, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Amber (120 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Shivering is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Shivering lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. With bright black hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her small violet hat.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 11000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her rusty crest is still thick. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the east were limited. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Secretive, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.