Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She usually wears her black robe and has her quarterstaff always slung over her shoulder. Her red crest is long and unkept. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear pastel tank tops with grey pants. His fur is lavender and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 150 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Audhild took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up falchion and armor she uses now. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 70000 cp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears skinny pants and wears a green and pastel robe with the hood down. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Healer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sybil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1100 gp. Jet (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She very much looks the part of a Jeweler. Her blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sora was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Jeweler.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her crest is short and black. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Findex was born with her father's beautiful face. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (16 gp).