Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and black. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Jane was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Jane alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'10" and likes to wear grey tank tops with pastel pants. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is golden and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. After coming to the age of reason, Raymond took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Armorer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp.