Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear flannel. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are copper and catlike.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. To her fellows she 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was born into a rich family. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His copper crest is heavily combed to the right. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Erdan will drive conversation. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Erdan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 sp. Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local painter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Blacksmith. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Baker, her mother struggled to pay the bills. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Senteq took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a hunchback. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Ronk was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.