Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a pastel tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 2'10" northern man, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a red scarf. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears grey trousers with yellow and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has auburn hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bounty Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is content

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cartwright who has hired him part-time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 180 pp. Sard (80 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Through the years after Valorean was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Valorean's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.