Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. 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 chestnut and curly. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. To his fellows he 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: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Through the years after Ernest was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ernest's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Cook. She wears her blonde hair up. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Shepherd uniform. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has wavy auburn hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She married young, but lost her spouse to illithids. She has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.