Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he's in love

Ideals: Professionalism, Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Veloptima was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is physically well-built. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He bought a lance and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to protect his home

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 230 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man usually wears his blue robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He found a children's book about a 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 bought a hammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 130 gp. Peridot (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her brown hair up. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Rosalind was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Rosalind has worked very hard to control her curse. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 cp.