Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 Locksmith. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. He wears his black hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Norman hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. The war was a terrible time for him, and Norman does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, marred by chocolates. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human 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 need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.