Description: A 6'6" eastern man, he wears black trousers with yellow and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His blue crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has silver eyes.

Personality: She is a Bowyer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born in the east to a Bowyer, Nija learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His orange fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a crush on the local bricklayer

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 70 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has moderate length brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Justin is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: An older man who wears a fancy brown suit, he is not a threatening figure. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Delg was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Delg has worked very hard to control his curse. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Nemeia took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).