Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His hair is auburn and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Miner born in the past three hundred years. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

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. A gifted student he started as a Herbalist, but he got bored and became a Miner. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A true patriot, Ghâm would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Butcher mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has a hunchback. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Mamnen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 pp. Sard (50 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 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, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her black hair is wavy and long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (500 gp). Coral (100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Assassin. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the south to a Assassin, Gurdis learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed trident, just in case. Her dark red hair is thinning but still full. Her silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Jeweler business.

History: Kasdeya was born with her father's beautiful face. 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 has worked as a Jeweler like her father before her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp).