Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting gnolls, the young Mary began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Amber (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his white hair down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the north. His first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His tied-back hair is black. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Mûg hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Mûg alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (50 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: This tall, slender man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Charles embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow vest and prefers brown and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He takes great joy in being the best Carpenter in town.

History: Frederick was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jade (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jet (60 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jade (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He 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 physically well-built. He sports a flattop crest cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she very much looks the part of a Dyer. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She got into the Dyer business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.