Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Bernard is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but he was a colossal failure. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'9" and wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the east to a Servant, Gennal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Servant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Miner soon after.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an entirely blue suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Riardon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses like a well dressed Stylist does. His black crest is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He struck the Stylist job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Stylist responsibilities is difficult; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Canary diamond (5000 gp). Amber (130 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Amber (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She has amber eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Pearl was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Amber (70 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.