Description: This man is wearing a long, black cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop fur cut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Beast hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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 Tanner. He's also a talented Priest, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive, PTSD, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Aquamarine (200 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black vest and prefers yellow and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down and is in decent physical shape. His fur is beige and curly. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. 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 was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Smoking alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'8" and is wearing a long, brown cloak. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people.

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp).