Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat, and is pretty ugly. He has wavy blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and grey tie. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. 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 Knight. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a brown costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and doesn't want to be a armorer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. He wears a mask on his face.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Bidreked was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Bidreked's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has wavy white hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new farmer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Amber (80 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Fabien's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Fabien fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: 6'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dilettante but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Cloak was born with his mother's beautiful face. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Justice, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 sp. Azurite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a red coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 cp. Amethyst (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).