Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. His fur is gray and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Burgell hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Baker born in the past three hundred years. She is a great chef.

History: Surina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 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.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her first spouse was a Junk Dealer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, white shirt, and black tie. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Leaf grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Leaf abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Mardred was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man 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 muscular with a powerful set of arms. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He 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 his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.