Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His fur is gray and curly. This copper eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Spring was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Spring never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She sports black long hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amber (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

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 wears long strands of topaz and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears bulky violet painted plate armor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her childhood dream was to be a Architect, but she was a colossal failure. She struck the Cook job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His white hair is long and unkept. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Morthos took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up trident and armor he uses now. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She carries with her a set of shortspears, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.