Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has brown eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears just a grey suit, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is short and red. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: The child of a Doctor, who enjoyed hunting, Vondal was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Vondal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 120 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 30 gp. Hematite (16 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and white tie. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the east to a Jeweler, Nazdûg learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hadwisa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She has moderate length red hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the south to a Fisher, Olivia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Coral (160 gp).

Description: 4'0" and muscular, this southern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears professional attire. Her hair is golden and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Hourglass.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.