Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length orange fur. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Five was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). White opal (1600 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Amber (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Red spinel (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Jade (150 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 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: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her glaive with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Zaffrab was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miner. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Greedy, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her white hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His green crest is unkempt and raggedy. He has red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Greethen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Greethen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

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

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).