Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is black and curly. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bernard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He very much looks the part of a Miner. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Rolf wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... A true patriot, Rolf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Miner. He has worked as a Miner like his father before him.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has wavy brown hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Actor business at a young age. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. He has a hunchback. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp.