Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tattered old clothes. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Herbalist who has hired him part-time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Shepherd. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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 Masseuse. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new barkeep responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: This woman dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with green slacks. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A gifted student she started as a Masseuse, but she got bored and became a Sage. She has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Standing 3'11", this woman wears baggy grey pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a blue vest and prefers tan and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spy they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Jeweler, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his red fur down. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Locksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south to a Locksmith, Fragrant learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When Fragrant reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to be a tailor again

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.