Description: This malnourished man wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His crest is black and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Dyer business.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dyer and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This western man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this northern woman prefers to wear flannel. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in a small forest village. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears baggy red pantaloons and a blue scarf. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has brown hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. Her brass crest is long and unkept. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. 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. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She is physically well-built. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Shoemaker. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Emma was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 sp.