Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 16000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her father's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered illithids who tried to eat her hand. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She carries with her a set of pickaxes on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her tied-back hair is black. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Lavinia has worked very hard to control her curse. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has slicked back white hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Valanthe learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 pp. Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. She has moderate length rusty crest. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the east to a Body Guard, Blendaeth learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has worked as a Body Guard like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Sard (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She likes to wear brown tank tops with tan skirt. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

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 a great chef.

History: Nora lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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.