Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Jet (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her copper crest is long and unkept. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her greataxe. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 is content; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Baker business.

History: Ishte was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Marshal, but she got bored and became a Baker. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are red.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Blacksmith profession.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her fur is short and yellow. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ethereal grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).

Description: She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is portly but not overly obese. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. 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 a crush on the local Shepherd; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 900 pp.