Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She very much looks the part of a Layabout. With wild silver hair. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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, Tawar is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe. She has styled her brown fur well, parting it to the left. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north to a Tanner, Cloud learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is typically in his Soapmaker uniform. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blue crest. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Soapmaker. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Bidreked was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Bidreked never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'8". He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. He wears his silver hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Iados and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

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

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the east. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Thomas began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2700 sp. Red garnet (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She is an epitome of beauty. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts and is in decent physical shape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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 takes great joy in being the best Apothecary in town.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. After a long history of fighting, Solomon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

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 dull white sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pearl studied abroad. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 sp.