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 brown collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Alice is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length silver hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a fancy blue dress. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Tana was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Performer. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 50 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 (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a simple yellow robe with green stripes complete with hood. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 150 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman wears a grey collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: Gunnloda wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Barber but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the west. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. He has moderate length cinnamon fur. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered goblins who tried to eat his hand. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Dynamic was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 60 gp.