Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has no hair. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Nirgel learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Glassblower, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Coral (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (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 wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'0" when asserting herself. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 45. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). 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 feels threatened by others; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Coral (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His fur is yellow and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Sun was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He struck the Cook job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is red and curly. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Sarah took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Matilda 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. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jet (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Emerald (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

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 has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 16000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has styled her scarlet crest well, parting it to the left. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.