Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Bertram is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Rurik was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears a colorful flower in her brown fur. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Shifting was born with her father's beautiful face. While she appears to be a normal Tabaxi, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length dark red hair. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Priest for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and blue robe with the hood down. She is physically well-built. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Actor. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is short and golden. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She bought a mace and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Moss agate (11 gp). White opal (400 gp). Tourmaline (160 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: He wears a brown tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his black hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vonbin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Vonbin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).