Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his scarlet crest down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kerkad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but he was a colossal failure. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 260 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His lavender fur, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his copper eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Jade was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy green crest. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a hunchback. His crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Butcher. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Bharash's homeland. Bharash decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 50 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his flail with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Erias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.