Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She sports black long hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Krakhorn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Rolen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She is physically well-built. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 pp. Jet (110 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a grey coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and expand his business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears just a black suit. He keeps his gold crest in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Pandjed was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Pandjed alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears just a black suit. Her scarlet crest is heavily combed to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Uadjit hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Uadjit liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has worked as a Scribe like her father before her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the east to a Locksmith, Pelaios learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 sp. Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Engraver. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Chad is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Engraver like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 60 gp.