Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Qualen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Qualen has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Qualen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 38000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. She has silver hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He has moderate length beige fur. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a blue tunic with white highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 80 pp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 sp.