Description: This northern man wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. A true patriot, Nim would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 pp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rose (50 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Jabbie liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Iolite (70 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire. She carries with her a set of crossbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is purple and very short. Her eyes are white and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Bune was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bune fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 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: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears black trousers with green and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her white hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She became a Map Maker soon after.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp. Amber (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Burgell was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1800 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has shaved her head bald. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Bilga hails from a village terrorized by drow. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 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 (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 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 (70 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.