Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'4". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tanner profession.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and balancing his hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Egelina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Onyx (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: This woman wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her blonde hair up. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Matilda is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Adelaide's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: To be a Assassin again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.