Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thea will drive conversation. 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: Thea was born the youngest of three triplets. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is content

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This woman wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ranala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a fancy red suit. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Oblar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 60 gp. White pearl (130 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Vepar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has no hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 19000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a red shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a great chef.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Darrow took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears her golden hair down. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 2. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the east. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears just a brown suit. His chestnut hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: Whurbin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 130 gp.