Description: A 3'0" eastern man, he wears a white coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. Her dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Sardonyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is a Miner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 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: Expand his business; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a red shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and white pants. His brown hair is long and unkept. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a Baker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He's also a talented Barrister, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Barrister again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Bardryn was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

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. Fallthra liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is physically well-built. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She got into the Priest business at a young age. She married young, but lost her spouse to dire rats. She became a Priest soon after.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jade (80 gp).