Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple pastel robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He struck the Miner job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1500 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Rael would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rael was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe and is in decent physical shape. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1400 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jet (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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 dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.