Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and blue handkerchief worn on his right side, marred by sweets. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Riardon was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 290 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to be a miner again

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a great chef.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His gray fur is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He wears tan trousers with green and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is short and white. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.