Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nim grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His ears are large.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Bookbinder kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a great chef.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.