Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Erias was born with his father's beautiful face. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 11000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He has wavy silver hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black pearl (500 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has silver hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Apothecary business.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tattered old clothes. He has wavy dark red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears baggy red pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She tends to wear a large blue jacket. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

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 Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).