Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Arnold lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Fortune-teller, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jade (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His hair is white and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Kildrak liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp).