Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He very much looks the part of a Painter. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Balimaar was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jade (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is white and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Ortegar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Ortegar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Stylist, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She tends to her Server job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Maegan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Maegan was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Emerald (1400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Weaver first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Phann and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His scarlet crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Bowyer; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is short and auburn. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

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. After a long history of fighting, Keyleth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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 (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.