Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Ernest enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears just a black suit. His crest is silver and curly. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Citrine (80 gp). White opal (900 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: This southern man sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white fur is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Cloak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Cloak reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Rose (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a great chef.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sariel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 pp.