Description: This late middle aged man wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Cask 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has styled her beige fur well, parting it to the right. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. A true patriot, Three would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in the west. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Three and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Eye agate (11 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: A 4'7" eastern woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is short and black. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: Sutha hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black fur. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 16000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 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 (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Andram hails from a village terrorized by drow. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.