Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Moonstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rose (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rimple will drive conversation. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rimple was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Rimple was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jade (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Malachite (11 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 is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has chestnut hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Syllin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jade (90 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is silver and very short. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jet (150 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Dyer uniform. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

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

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amber (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Coral (150 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rose (70 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Oda speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Oda was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp).