Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp).

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman likes to wear brown tank tops with violet skirt. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Heather was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Detective, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Detective. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 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.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oren grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Emerald (1300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'10" when asserting himself. He keeps his long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is typically in her Barkeep uniform. She has a very tight haircut. She has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

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. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the east to a Barkeep, Ellyjoybell learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Oolah was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.