Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses like a well dressed Mason does. His fur is short and beige. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: River lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Astaro speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Merchant business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Astaro studied abroad. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Doctor. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a great chef.

History: Gimble was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a green shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and black pants. Her copper crest is braided into rings. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright silver hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Avice was born with her father's beautiful face. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants revenge against drow

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Gardener, and is pretty ugly. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shamash was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is typically in his Beggar uniform. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is brown and curly. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern 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 Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 sp.