Description: This western man tends to wear a large brown jacket. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1100 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Harbek was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Fearful, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amber (160 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. His hair is short and golden. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). White opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'6" and very much looks the part of a Dilettante. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her brown hair is still thick. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Shautha lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears her green crest down. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 26. 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 loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Courier, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Buvvie grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 14000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.