Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished lance as well. His red crest is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Direcris enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. His bronze crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Naivara hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears professional attire. His crest is bronze and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: The child of a Layabout, who enjoyed hunting, Donaar was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with tan slacks. Her silver hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" western woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her red hair is cut short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

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 loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.