Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. He wears his silver hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Jade (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 2 Antitoxin.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern woman wears just a blue suit. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Fisher. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Nedda hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Nedda alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She tends to her Fisher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather, marred by teas. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has styled his red fur well, parting it to the right. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Moon embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

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. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She sports red long hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. After a long history of fighting, Murook and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His fur is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the north. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.